Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu resigns ahead of no confidence vote, fans celebrate

After months of uncertainty and conflict, Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu and his board of directors have resigned. chief h been at loggerhes with first team players, particularly legend Lionel Messi since  previous season. Most recently, Bartomeu was on receiving end of criticism for his proposal to implement ar round of pay cuts citing financial restraints amid coronavirus pandemic.

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Bartomeu resigns days before vote of confidence 

Barcelona President anunced his resignation in a press conference after being at helm at Camp u for six years. Bartomeu insisted that decision was taken after due consultation with board of directors. decision to tender his resignation comes a few days before a vote of confidence was set to take place for his ouster.

A vote of confidence was scheduled for his ouster on vember 1 and 2. Earlier, a motion crossed requisite number of 16,250 signatures to demand a vote of confidence against outgoing chief. Moreover, his infamous fallout with Messi h me helines in past. 

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Fans rejoice after Bartomeu resigns

Bartomeu and Messi at loggerhes for over a season

Bartomeu and Messi enjoyed a bitter relationship at club over past season. six-time Ballon d'Or winner was unhappy with way board of directors h handled coronavirus crisis. Moreover, club's transfer policy did t please Argentina international, particularly following departure of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). 

This season as well, club succeeded in signing just one key player - Sergi Dest from AFC Ajax. Barcelona's attempt to sign Lyon striker Memphis Depay could t materialise. 

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Bartomeu quits, anunces Barcelona's participation in European Super League 

In his final presser as Barcelona President, Bartomeu also anunced club's participation in European Super League. Catalan giants have struggled financially, with €488 million in losses officially confirmed last month. But, Bartomeu believes club's participation in European Super League will ensure its financial stability. 

Although Bartomeu did t reveal details of new competition, it is said to be driven by world football governing body FIFA. European Super League will act as  continental Premier League tournament, with aim of replacing Champions League. purported competition will feature around 16 or 18 biggest clubs from Europe in a league format, with likes of Liverpool and Manchester United also in agreement. 

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