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Messi reportedly has demands for Barcelona

Apr 03, 2021

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Lionel Messi has reportedly given a list of demands to Barcelona which he expects to be met before agreeing a new contract with the club.

It's reported that among others, Messi wants the club to integrate younger players such as Ansu Fati and Ilaix Moriba into the first-team fold.

Messi also wants to retain a direct line of communication with the club’s president.

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Pep Guardiola: Man City can’t afford new striker

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Boss Pep Guardiola says Man City are unlikely to sign a new striker this summer to replace outgoing Sergio Aguero.

Guardiola says the club doesn't have the funds to afford a new striker.

City have been linked with Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland, and Tottenham's Harry Kane.

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Cristiano Ronaldo armband sells at auction for £50k

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Cristiano Ronaldo's armband, which he threw on the ground in frustration during Portugal's recent World Cup qualifier against Serbia, was auctioned off for over £50,000.

The individual who picked the armband up put it up for auction to raise money for a six-month old baby's medical treatment.