Australian&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;league player Liam Hampson, 24, died in Barcelona, local police and the Queensland&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;league said on Thursday. Staff from the Apolo, a Barcelona concert hall and night club, found the body of a young man on Wednesday at 3 p.m. (1300 GMT) whom the police identified as an Australian that was reported missing, a police spokesperson said adding he died after a 10-meter fall in what was most likely an accident.

Queensland&nbsp;Rugby&nbsp;League's media officer Michael Hillier said his father confirmed Hampson passed away in Barcelona. Hampson, who played for the Redcliffe Dolphins in Queensland, was on a trip across Europe with fellow&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;players, pictures posted on their Instagram accounts show.

Australian rugby league player Liam Hampson, 24, died in Barcelona, local police and the Queensland rugby league said on Thursday. Staff from the Apolo, a Barcelona concert hall and night club, found the body of a young man on Wednesday at 3 p.

Australian rugby league player Liam Hampson, 24, died in Barcelona, local police and the Queensland rugby league said on Thursday. Staff from the Apolo, a Barcelona concert hall and night club, found the body of a young man on Wednesday at 3 p.m. (1300 GMT) whom the police identified as an Australian that was reported missing, a police spokesperson said adding he died after a 10-meter fall in what was most likely an accident. Queensland Rugby League's media officer Michael Hillier said his father confirmed Hampson passed away in Barcelona. Hampson, who played for the Redcliffe Dolphins in Queensland, was on a trip across Europe with fellow rugby players, pictures posted on their Instagram accounts show.

Australian player Liam Hampson passes away in an accident in Barcelona

Paris St Germain and Brazil soccer star Neymar Jr. and eight others went on trial in Barcelona on Monday charged with fraud and corruption over the player's transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013.

Neymar arrived at the court after landing on a flight from Paris where he lives. He took the time to sign an autograph for a fan at the city's airport, Reuters witnesses said.

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison term and a 10 million euro ($9.8 million) fine for Neymar. They are also seeking a five-year jail term for former Barca president Sandro Rosell and an 8.4 million euro fine for the club.

The case centres on the claim made by Brazilian investment firm DIS, which owned 40% of the rights to Neymar when he was at Santos, that it lost out on its rightful cut from the player's transfer because the value of the deal was understated.

DIS has demanded a much heavier five-year jail term for Neymar, fines worth 149 million euros in total, and for the player to be disqualified from playing for the length of any sentence handed down by the judge.

Along with Neymar, 30, the defendants include his parents, representatives of the two clubs, former Barca presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Rosell, and former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues.

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Dressed in black, Neymar and his father talked and laughed with former Barcelona president Rosell in a hall in front of where the trial started shortly after 10am.

"Neymar, with the connivance of his parents and the boards of directors of Barcelona and Santos, betrayed the trust of my clients," DIS lawyer Paulo Nasser told a news conference in Barcelona on Thursday.

"The real cost of the transaction (between Santos and Barcelona) was 82 million euros, and only 17 million appeared as the official transfer," Nasser said.

He said Neymar was also not sold to the highest bidder, as there were other clubs that offered up to 60 million euros for his services. All the defendants have previously denied several times any wrongdoing.

Law firm Baker McKenzie, who is defending Neymar and his family, said in a statement that they will argue that the Spanish courts "lack jurisdiction to prosecute the Neymar family" because the transfer involved a Brazilian national in Brazil.

Neymar, a key member of the Brazil squad heading to the World Cup in Qatar next month, lost an appeal over the case in Spain's High Court in 2017, clearing the way for the trial.

It was unclear if Neymar would be asked to stay for the whole hearing, which is expected to last seven days.

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Neymar was crucial to PSG's victory against arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille on Sunday evening, scoring the only goal of the match. The team will face Ajaccio on Friday in Ligue 1, before hosting Maccabi Haifa in a Champions League game on Oct. 25.

On Monday afternoon the court is due to hear from André Cury, Barca's former point man in Brazil, whose statement and details on the negotiations over the player are expected to be key for the case.

Neymar is scheduled to testify on Friday, but he could seek to change the date.

Paris St Germain and Brazil soccer star Neymar Jr. and eight others went on trial in Barcelona on Monday charged with fraud and corruption over the player's transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013.

Paris St Germain and Brazil soccer star Neymar Jr. and eight others went on trial in Barcelona on Monday charged with fraud and corruption over the player's transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013. Neymar arrived at the court after landing on a flight from Paris where he lives. He took the time to sign an autograph for a fan at the city's airport, Reuters witnesses said. Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison term and a 10 million euro ($9.8 million) fine for Neymar. They are also seeking a five-year jail term for former Barca president Sandro Rosell and an 8.4 million euro fine for the club. The case centres on the claim made by Brazilian investment firm DIS, which owned 40% of the rights to Neymar when he was at Santos, that it lost out on its rightful cut from the player's transfer because the value of the deal was understated. DIS has demanded a much heavier five-year jail term for Neymar, fines worth 149 million euros in total, and for the player to be disqualified from playing for the length of any sentence handed down by the judge. Along with Neymar, 30, the defendants include his parents, representatives of the two clubs, former Barca presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Rosell, and former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues. Also Read: Kylian Mbappe rubbishes reports of PSG exit in January: 'I was as shocked as everyone else' Dressed in black, Neymar and his father talked and laughed with former Barcelona president Rosell in a hall in front of where the trial started shortly after 10am. "Neymar, with the connivance of his parents and the boards of directors of Barcelona and Santos, betrayed the trust of my clients," DIS lawyer Paulo Nasser told a news conference in Barcelona on Thursday. "The real cost of the transaction (between Santos and Barcelona) was 82 million euros, and only 17 million appeared as the official transfer," Nasser said. He said Neymar was also not sold to the highest bidder, as there were other clubs that offered up to 60 million euros for his services. All the defendants have previously denied several times any wrongdoing. Law firm Baker McKenzie, who is defending Neymar and his family, said in a statement that they will argue that the Spanish courts "lack jurisdiction to prosecute the Neymar family" because the transfer involved a Brazilian national in Brazil. Neymar, a key member of the Brazil squad heading to the World Cup in Qatar next month, lost an appeal over the case in Spain's High Court in 2017, clearing the way for the trial. It was unclear if Neymar would be asked to stay for the whole hearing, which is expected to last seven days. Also Read: World Cup boom pushes some Qatar residents out of homes as rents skyrocket Neymar was crucial to PSG's victory against arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille on Sunday evening, scoring the only goal of the match. The team will face Ajaccio on Friday in Ligue 1, before hosting Maccabi Haifa in a Champions League game on Oct. 25. On Monday afternoon the court is due to hear from André Cury, Barca's former point man in Brazil, whose statement and details on the negotiations over the player are expected to be key for the case. Neymar is scheduled to testify on Friday, but he could seek to change the date.

Brazil star Neymar arrives at Barcelona court to face trial on fraud and corruption charges over 2013 transfer

Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo were all on target as a dominant Real Madrid beat old rivals Barcelona 3-1 at home in 'El Clasico' on Sunday to move top of LaLiga.

The defeat was another blow to Barca and manager Xavi Hernandez after they were left on the verge of Champions League elimination following a draw with Inter Milan in midweek.

Real are now on top of standings on 25 points, three ahead of Barca.

Real boss Carlo Ancelotti said on eve of the game that he was not going to reinvent the wheel as he sought to avoid a repeat of the result between the sides in March, when he put midfielder Luka Modric up front only to get hammered 4-0 by the Catalans.

There were no surprises in his lineup as he left it to his Barca counterpart Xavi to get inventive.

He left midfielder Gavi on the bench and, aware of the danger that in-form Vinicius Jr presented from the left wing, decided to start Sergi Roberto as a full back on the right and rush back defender Jules Kounde, who has recently been nursing a hamstring injury, to cover the Brazilian.

The strategy did not pay dividends for the visitors, with Vinicius being a dominant force on that flank, often breaking free running down the left channel.

Barca had no answer to Vinicius's relentless pace and Toni Kroos's precise passes for Real and both were the architects of several chances, including the first two goals.

The pair combined with nice one-touch passes in the build-up to Benzema's opener with the France striker finishing into the empty goal on the rebound, after goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen denied Vinicius from close range in the 12th minute.

Ten minutes before the break, Vinicius took advantage of a mistake by defender Eric Garcia to run towards the area and create space for Valverde who, unmarked on the edge of the box, slotted a bullet strike past the goalkeeper.

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Other than two early strikes by Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha, Real were barely threatened by their lifeless opponents until the final minutes, when substitute Ferran Torres reduced the deficit with a close-range strike into an empty net from Robert Lewandowski's low cross.

However, substitute Rodrygo secured the points from the penalty spot in added time, after he was tripped inside the area by Garcia.

The referee did not give the foul at first, but was alerted by the VAR and, after checking the video, gave Real the penalty.

"We are delighted not only for the win but for the way we played, it was an amazing afternoon in a packed stadium with our fans creating a fantastic vibe," Modric told DAZN.

"We knew that there was going to come a time in the match where we were going to have to suffer because they handle the ball well and that is where we have to defend strongly and suffer and we have done it.

"Then we were very strong up front, and we are very happy with the match. We have made a great game today." 
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Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo were all on target as a dominant Real Madrid beat old rivals Barcelona 3-1 at home in 'El Clasico' on Sunday to move top of LaLiga.

Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo were all on target as a dominant Real Madrid beat old rivals Barcelona 3-1 at home in 'El Clasico' on Sunday to move top of LaLiga. The defeat was another blow to Barca and manager Xavi Hernandez after they were left on the verge of Champions League elimination following a draw with Inter Milan in midweek. Real are now on top of standings on 25 points, three ahead of Barca. Real boss Carlo Ancelotti said on eve of the game that he was not going to reinvent the wheel as he sought to avoid a repeat of the result between the sides in March, when he put midfielder Luka Modric up front only to get hammered 4-0 by the Catalans. There were no surprises in his lineup as he left it to his Barca counterpart Xavi to get inventive. He left midfielder Gavi on the bench and, aware of the danger that in-form Vinicius Jr presented from the left wing, decided to start Sergi Roberto as a full back on the right and rush back defender Jules Kounde, who has recently been nursing a hamstring injury, to cover the Brazilian. The strategy did not pay dividends for the visitors, with Vinicius being a dominant force on that flank, often breaking free running down the left channel. Barca had no answer to Vinicius's relentless pace and Toni Kroos's precise passes for Real and both were the architects of several chances, including the first two goals. The pair combined with nice one-touch passes in the build-up to Benzema's opener with the France striker finishing into the empty goal on the rebound, after goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen denied Vinicius from close range in the 12th minute. Ten minutes before the break, Vinicius took advantage of a mistake by defender Eric Garcia to run towards the area and create space for Valverde who, unmarked on the edge of the box, slotted a bullet strike past the goalkeeper. Other than two early strikes by Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha, Real were barely threatened by their lifeless opponents until the final minutes, when substitute Ferran Torres reduced the deficit with a close-range strike into an empty net from Robert Lewandowski's low cross. However, substitute Rodrygo secured the points from the penalty spot in added time, after he was tripped inside the area by Garcia. The referee did not give the foul at first, but was alerted by the VAR and, after checking the video, gave Real the penalty. "We are delighted not only for the win but for the way we played, it was an amazing afternoon in a packed stadium with our fans creating a fantastic vibe," Modric told DAZN. "We knew that there was going to come a time in the match where we were going to have to suffer because they handle the ball well and that is where we have to defend strongly and suffer and we have done it. "Then we were very strong up front, and we are very happy with the match. We have made a great game today."

Real Madrid go top after 3-1 win over Barcelona

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says he will walk away from his post if he feels he cannot help the team improve.

The Catalans are close to elimination from the Champions League after a draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday, despite heavy summer expenditure, and have faced criticism this week, ahead of the Clasico on Sunday.

"I know there's a lot of pressure, a lot of criticism, this is Barca," Xavi told a press conference on Saturday.

"I will not stop working and trying. The day that I'm not sure (of myself), I will leave. I will not be a problem for Barcelona, the day I see I am not a solution."

Xavi's side, La Liga leaders, face champions Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, where they won 4-0 last season.

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The coach insisted that it is too early to judge his team after the new arrivals this summer, and believes they are heading in the right direction.

"It's a vital game for us, and for Madrid too, let's see who comes out of it as leaders," said Xavi. "I think (our) project is under construction. The debacle in Europe is sad, but we are on a good path. We are having a splendid season in La Liga.

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"We have made good signings, it's too soon to draw conclusions. We have to keep working, I don't know any other path towards success."

Barcelona will have defender Jules Kounde back from injury after Xavi confirmed the French international was training at 100 percent. 
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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says he will walk away from his post if he feels he cannot help the team improve. The Catalans are close to elimination from the Champions League after a draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday, despite heavy summer expenditure, and have faced criticism this week, ahead of the Clasico on Sunday.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says he will walk away from his post if he feels he cannot help the team improve. The Catalans are close to elimination from the Champions League after a draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday, despite heavy summer expenditure, and have faced criticism this week, ahead of the Clasico on Sunday. "I know there's a lot of pressure, a lot of criticism, this is Barca," Xavi told a press conference on Saturday. "I will not stop working and trying. The day that I'm not sure (of myself), I will leave. I will not be a problem for Barcelona, the day I see I am not a solution." Xavi's side, La Liga leaders, face champions Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, where they won 4-0 last season. Also Read: Manchester United star Mason Greenwood arrested after breaching bail conditions in alleged assault case The coach insisted that it is too early to judge his team after the new arrivals this summer, and believes they are heading in the right direction. "It's a vital game for us, and for Madrid too, let's see who comes out of it as leaders," said Xavi. "I think (our) project is under construction. The debacle in Europe is sad, but we are on a good path. We are having a splendid season in La Liga. Also Read: Premier League club Brentford condemn online racist abuse of striker Ivan Toney "We have made good signings, it's too soon to draw conclusions. We have to keep working, I don't know any other path towards success." Barcelona will have defender Jules Kounde back from injury after Xavi confirmed the French international was training at 100 percent.

I will leave Barcelona if I think I'm not the solution, says head coach Xavi ahead of El Clasico

Inter Milan must be prepared to suffer against Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League group game, manager Simone Inzaghi said on the eve of the match as the Italian side look to end a run of poor results without several injured players.

Inter have lost four of their last six games in all competitions, sitting ninth in Serie A and third in Champions League Group C three points behind leaders Bayern Munich and level on points with Barca, who visit San Siro on Tuesday.

"We know that tomorrow will be a match of suffering... Barcelona are a very strong and complete team in all departments. Together with Bayern and (Manchester) City they offer the best in European football," Inzaghi told reporters.

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"For us it must be an opportunity, we know the importance of the match. The group standings are open ... we are Inter and we will play it with all our strength. We know the difficulty of the match.

"Against Bayern, despite a good game, we lost (2-0), we weren't in the game at key moments and we had to defend better and make better use of the opportunities. We'll have to be good at limiting them and then hitting them at the right time."

Inter have several players ruled out or doubtful.

Lautaro Martinez will not have a full training session due to fatigue while strike partner Romelu Lukaku and central midfielder Marcelo Brozovic are sidelined.

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"We will have 11 games, one every three days. I hope I can have the full squad. We had some problems," Inzaghi added.

"(Midfielder) Roberto Gagliardini and Lautaro are to be evaluated. Brozovic and Lukaku will not be there for some time but we have other players to count on."

Inzaghi confirmed close-season recruit Andre Onana would continue in goal having started their first two group games.

Inter Milan must be prepared to suffer against Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League group game, manager Simone Inzaghi said on the eve of the match as the Italian side look to end a run of poor results without several injured players.

Inter Milan must be prepared to suffer against Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League group game, manager Simone Inzaghi said on the eve of the match as the Italian side look to end a run of poor results without several injured players. Inter have lost four of their last six games in all competitions, sitting ninth in Serie A and third in Champions League Group C three points behind leaders Bayern Munich and level on points with Barca, who visit San Siro on Tuesday. "We know that tomorrow will be a match of suffering... Barcelona are a very strong and complete team in all departments. Together with Bayern and (Manchester) City they offer the best in European football," Inzaghi told reporters. Also Read: Sexual misconduct and abuse ‘systemic’ in US women’s football, says report "For us it must be an opportunity, we know the importance of the match. The group standings are open ... we are Inter and we will play it with all our strength. We know the difficulty of the match. "Against Bayern, despite a good game, we lost (2-0), we weren't in the game at key moments and we had to defend better and make better use of the opportunities. We'll have to be good at limiting them and then hitting them at the right time." Inter have several players ruled out or doubtful. Lautaro Martinez will not have a full training session due to fatigue while strike partner Romelu Lukaku and central midfielder Marcelo Brozovic are sidelined. Also Read: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola explains key difference between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland "We will have 11 games, one every three days. I hope I can have the full squad. We had some problems," Inzaghi added. "(Midfielder) Roberto Gagliardini and Lautaro are to be evaluated. Brozovic and Lukaku will not be there for some time but we have other players to count on." Inzaghi confirmed close-season recruit Andre Onana would continue in goal having started their first two group games.

Inter Milan must be ready to suffer against Barcelona, says Inzaghi ahead of Champions League clash

Last year saw Lionel Messi being forced to part ways with FC Barcelona. Many closely followed the Messi transfer news, which made heads turn in the football fraternity, before the Argentina captain joined Paris Saint Germain (PSG) as a free agent. Many had high hopes from him to hit the ground running in his first-ever season in France, in a club filled with some big names, but the 35-year-old had an underwhelming debut season in PSG.

Messi ended with only 11 goals for PSG across all competitions in the 2021-22 season. While he has begun the new season on a high with four goals from seven appearances, the Argentine star admitted that it was tough for him to shift from Barcelona to PSG.&nbsp;

“Last year was difficult for me, it was hard after a very big change, after being in the same place for so long,” he said in an interview with Diario AS.

The defeat against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League was a big jolt to PSG's campaign in the last season. Messi reflected on the loss and has high hopes from the French club this time around, a season which will be interrupted with the commencement of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar&nbsp;in November-December. "The objective this season everyone knows. PSG have been eager for a long time to win the Champions League. Last season’s elimination was very hard because of how it happened, because we had played two great games against Real Madrid and the tie was lost in small details,"&nbsp;the superstar football pointed out.

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“It is an unusual season, because the World Cup is in the middle, but the main objective of PSG, like every year, is to be able to vie for the Champions League. It is a very difficult competition to win, because it is not always won by the best team. It is always decided by small details, any mistake can see you removed from the knockout rounds, but we are preparing ourselves for when those tough moments come, we are at our very best,” Messi added.

The Messi-Kylian Mbappe-Neymar-starrer PSG is riding on a high at the moment. Having won seven out of their eight encounters in Ligue 1, including a draw, the French club will hope to carry on with the momentum and win big in the 2022-23 season.

Last year saw Lionel Messi being forced to part ways with FC Barcelona. Many closely followed the Messi transfer news, which made heads turn in the football fraternity, before the Argentina captain joined Paris Saint Germain (PSG) as a free agent.

Last year saw Lionel Messi being forced to part ways with FC Barcelona. Many closely followed the Messi transfer news, which made heads turn in the football fraternity, before the Argentina captain joined Paris Saint Germain (PSG) as a free agent. Many had high hopes from him to hit the ground running in his first-ever season in France, in a club filled with some big names, but the 35-year-old had an underwhelming debut season in PSG. Messi ended with only 11 goals for PSG across all competitions in the 2021-22 season. While he has begun the new season on a high with four goals from seven appearances, the Argentine star admitted that it was tough for him to shift from Barcelona to PSG. “Last year was difficult for me, it was hard after a very big change, after being in the same place for so long,” he said in an interview with Diario AS. The defeat against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League was a big jolt to PSG's campaign in the last season. Messi reflected on the loss and has high hopes from the French club this time around, a season which will be interrupted with the commencement of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November-December. "The objective this season everyone knows. PSG have been eager for a long time to win the Champions League. Last season’s elimination was very hard because of how it happened, because we had played two great games against Real Madrid and the tie was lost in small details," the superstar football pointed out. ALSO READ | Mother of fan whose phone was smashed by Cristiano Ronaldo, demands 'right punishment' for Man Utd star “It is an unusual season, because the World Cup is in the middle, but the main objective of PSG, like every year, is to be able to vie for the Champions League. It is a very difficult competition to win, because it is not always won by the best team. It is always decided by small details, any mistake can see you removed from the knockout rounds, but we are preparing ourselves for when those tough moments come, we are at our very best,” Messi added. The Messi-Kylian Mbappe-Neymar-starrer PSG is riding on a high at the moment. Having won seven out of their eight encounters in Ligue 1, including a draw, the French club will hope to carry on with the momentum and win big in the 2022-23 season.

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Barcelona said it recorded a profit of 98 million euros ($98.27 million) for the 2021-22 financial year and forecast a 274 million euros profit for this season.

Barcelona rank second on Forbes' list of soccer team valuations with a current value of $5 billion, behind rivals Real Madrid, who are valued at $5.1 billion.

The club said on Monday their board of directors closed the financial year with a turnover of 1.017 billion euros and approved an operating income budget of 1.255 billion euros for this season.

Earlier this month, LaLiga raised Barcelona's spending limit by 800 million euros, bringing the club out of a spending deficit after the Catalan side sold off chunks of assets to patch up their finances.

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To offset losses and comply with LaLiga's financial fair play rules, Barcelona sold 25% of their domestic television rights to U.S. investment firm Sixth Street for the next 25 years in two deals worth over 500 million euros.

The club raised an additional 200 million euros from the sale of a total 49% stake in Barca Studios in two separate transactions, while also signing a long-term sponsorship deal with streaming giant Spotify in March.

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That allowed Barcelona to spend more than 150 million euros in the close season on Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, while Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso all arrived on free transfers.

Barcelona are second in LaLiga on 16 points after six games, two points behind Real.

Barcelona said it recorded a profit of 98 million euros ($98.27 million) for the 2021-22 financial year and forecast a 274 million euros profit for this season. Barcelona rank second on Forbes' list of soccer team valuations with a current value of $5 billion, behind rivals Real Madrid, who are valued at $5.

Barcelona said it recorded a profit of 98 million euros ($98.27 million) for the 2021-22 financial year and forecast a 274 million euros profit for this season. Barcelona rank second on Forbes' list of soccer team valuations with a current value of $5 billion, behind rivals Real Madrid, who are valued at $5.1 billion. The club said on Monday their board of directors closed the financial year with a turnover of 1.017 billion euros and approved an operating income budget of 1.255 billion euros for this season. Earlier this month, LaLiga raised Barcelona's spending limit by 800 million euros, bringing the club out of a spending deficit after the Catalan side sold off chunks of assets to patch up their finances. Also Read: WATCH - Ronaldo wins hearts! Man United striker hugs young fan, signs autograph at Moldovan airport To offset losses and comply with LaLiga's financial fair play rules, Barcelona sold 25% of their domestic television rights to U.S. investment firm Sixth Street for the next 25 years in two deals worth over 500 million euros. The club raised an additional 200 million euros from the sale of a total 49% stake in Barca Studios in two separate transactions, while also signing a long-term sponsorship deal with streaming giant Spotify in March. Also Read: WATCH: Atletico Madrid fans hurl vile racist chants at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr That allowed Barcelona to spend more than 150 million euros in the close season on Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, while Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso all arrived on free transfers. Barcelona are second in LaLiga on 16 points after six games, two points behind Real.

FC Barcelona forecast 274 million euros profit this season after selling off club's assets

On Tuesday, Bayern Munich locked horns with Barcelona in the marquee clash at the UEFA Champions League (UCL) where the Germans scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, courtesy of&nbsp;Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat the Spanish club&nbsp;2-0 in their&nbsp;Group C face-off.&nbsp;

After the end of proceedings, Barcelona's Spainish manager Xavi reacted to his side's defeat. Without mincing his words, Xavi Hernandes fumed in the press conference and said, "I'm p*ssed off. I'm p*ssed off. I don't like to lose - and we didn't deserve it. I think we were better, we dominated them. We were better. But this is the Champions League."

"The process was good, but the result was bad. It was a golden opportunity to win at this stadium, and we leave with a defeat. I'm p*ssed off," he asserted.

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While Barca competed very well and were ahead in some parts of the way, they failed to seize control and left with a defeat. Following the loss versus Bayern -- who have emerged on top of the Spanish club if one looks at the recent face-off between the two heavyweights -- Barca's chances of making it to the Champions League Round of 16 is now tougher. They now have same number of wins as Inter Milan in the group whereas Bayern need a couple of more victories under their belt to go ahead.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, Bayern Munich locked horns with Barcelona in the marquee clash at the UEFA Champions League (UCL) where the Germans scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, courtesy of Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat the Spanish club 2-0 in their Group C face-off.

On Tuesday, Bayern Munich locked horns with Barcelona in the marquee clash at the UEFA Champions League (UCL) where the Germans scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, courtesy of Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat the Spanish club 2-0 in their Group C face-off. After the end of proceedings, Barcelona's Spainish manager Xavi reacted to his side's defeat. Without mincing his words, Xavi Hernandes fumed in the press conference and said, "I'm p*ssed off. I'm p*ssed off. I don't like to lose - and we didn't deserve it. I think we were better, we dominated them. We were better. But this is the Champions League." "The process was good, but the result was bad. It was a golden opportunity to win at this stadium, and we leave with a defeat. I'm p*ssed off," he asserted. ALSO READ | Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 2-0 to spoil Robert Lewandowski's return to Munich While Barca competed very well and were ahead in some parts of the way, they failed to seize control and left with a defeat. Following the loss versus Bayern -- who have emerged on top of the Spanish club if one looks at the recent face-off between the two heavyweights -- Barca's chances of making it to the Champions League Round of 16 is now tougher. They now have same number of wins as Inter Milan in the group whereas Bayern need a couple of more victories under their belt to go ahead.

'I'm p*ssed off' - Xavi reacts as Barcelona lose to Bayern Munich in UCL, says 'we were better'

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday.&nbsp;

It was an unhappy return to Munich for Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, the Bavarians' second-highest all-time scorer who left in the summer after eight years, with the Germans now top of their group on six points from two matches.&nbsp;

For Bayern the win could not have come at a better time, following three consecutive draws in the Bundesliga.&nbsp;

"Barca had the better chances in the first half. We had to rely on (keeper) Manuel (Neuer)," Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. "After the break we were more aggressive. We quickly scored two goals. We basically won because of higher efficiency.&nbsp;

"From our side I am also happy Lewandowski did not score against us tonight," Nagelsmann added.&nbsp;

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Barcelona are on three points, along with Inter. Viktoria Plzen are in last place.&nbsp;

Barca enjoyed a dream start, boxing the Germans in their own half with relentless pressing and carving out several early scoring chances.&nbsp;

Pedri's shot was blocked by Neuer before Lewandowski fired a volley over the bar in the 17th.&nbsp;

The Pole, who scored 344 goals for Bayern in 375 games, came close again four minutes later, heading on to Neuer from close range.&nbsp;

The visitors did not give Bayern a look-in during the first half, with a hard-working Barca backline double-teaming every Bayern player when they had possession, nipping any planned move in the bud.&nbsp;

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"We made six or seven big goal chances but missed them and Bayern took their opportunity," Barcelona coach Xavi said. "We competed, we played very well and had we scored it would have been a completely different match.&nbsp;

"This is the Champions League though, you need to compete and you try to avoid the marking error at the corner which let them go 1-0 up."&nbsp;

After the break Bayern brought on Leon Goretzka and scored against the run of play with Hernandez beating keeper Marc Andre ter Stegen at the near post from a Joshua Kimmich corner.&nbsp;

Bayern doubled their lead four minutes later when Sane charged into the box and slipped the ball past Ter Stegen after combining with Jamal Musiala.&nbsp;

Pedri hit the post in the 63rd as Barca tried to bounce back but the Germans comfortably held on to get the three points and offer Nagelsmann some relief following their run of draws in the Bundesligathat saw them drop to third place.&nbsp;

They host Czech side Plzen in the Champions League on Oct. 4.&nbsp;

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday. It was an unhappy return to Munich for Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, the Bavarians' second-highest all-time scorer who left in the summer after eight years, with the Germans now top of their group on six points from two matches. For Bayern the win could not have come at a better time, following three consecutive draws in the Bundesliga. "Barca had the better chances in the first half. We had to rely on (keeper) Manuel (Neuer)," Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. "After the break we were more aggressive. We quickly scored two goals. We basically won because of higher efficiency. "From our side I am also happy Lewandowski did not score against us tonight," Nagelsmann added. Also read | Vinesh Phogat suffers shocking exit from World Championships 2022 Barcelona are on three points, along with Inter. Viktoria Plzen are in last place. Barca enjoyed a dream start, boxing the Germans in their own half with relentless pressing and carving out several early scoring chances. Pedri's shot was blocked by Neuer before Lewandowski fired a volley over the bar in the 17th. The Pole, who scored 344 goals for Bayern in 375 games, came close again four minutes later, heading on to Neuer from close range. The visitors did not give Bayern a look-in during the first half, with a hard-working Barca backline double-teaming every Bayern player when they had possession, nipping any planned move in the bud. Also read | Alcaraz becomes youngest world no.1 in men's tennis after US Open triumph "We made six or seven big goal chances but missed them and Bayern took their opportunity," Barcelona coach Xavi said. "We competed, we played very well and had we scored it would have been a completely different match. "This is the Champions League though, you need to compete and you try to avoid the marking error at the corner which let them go 1-0 up." After the break Bayern brought on Leon Goretzka and scored against the run of play with Hernandez beating keeper Marc Andre ter Stegen at the near post from a Joshua Kimmich corner. Bayern doubled their lead four minutes later when Sane charged into the box and slipped the ball past Ter Stegen after combining with Jamal Musiala. Pedri hit the post in the 63rd as Barca tried to bounce back but the Germans comfortably held on to get the three points and offer Nagelsmann some relief following their run of draws in the Bundesligathat saw them drop to third place. They host Czech side Plzen in the Champions League on Oct. 4.

Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 2-0 to spoil Robert Lewandowski's return to Munich

Robert&nbsp;Lewandowski will be in focus as Barcelona will take on Bayern Munich in the high-voltage UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday (September 13). The rivalry between both sides have given plenty to cheer for the fans and even though the Germans have had the edge over the Spanish&nbsp;giants, the&nbsp;Catalans will not be taken lightly as they are one of the best in the world.&nbsp;

With Lewandowski joining Barca, the clash is eagerly awaited and he will generate a lot of eyeballs, without a doubt, after having spent as many as eight years with the Bavarians. Talking about both sides' campaigns so far, Bayern and Barcelona have had contrasting starts. Barca are placed second in the La Liga standings with four&nbsp;wins in five matches, on the other hand, Bayern are placed third in the Bundesliga after having drawn&nbsp;their last three matches. Overall, it promises to be an enthralling battle between the two heavyweights.

All you need to know about Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match:

When and at what time will the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League face-off begin?

The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League game will get underway at 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday) on September 14.

Where will the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match be played?

The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Which channel will telecast the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UCL Champions League fixture on TV?

The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match's live telecast will be aired on the Sony Ten Network.

How to watch the live streaming of Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League game?

The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match's live streaming will be available on Sony Liv.

Robert Lewandowski will be in focus as Barcelona will take on Bayern Munich in the high-voltage UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday (September 13). The rivalry between both sides have given plenty to cheer for the fans and even though the Germans have had the edge over the Spanish giants, the Catalans will not be taken lightly as they are one of the best in the world.

Robert Lewandowski will be in focus as Barcelona will take on Bayern Munich in the high-voltage UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday (September 13). The rivalry between both sides have given plenty to cheer for the fans and even though the Germans have had the edge over the Spanish giants, the Catalans will not be taken lightly as they are one of the best in the world. With Lewandowski joining Barca, the clash is eagerly awaited and he will generate a lot of eyeballs, without a doubt, after having spent as many as eight years with the Bavarians. Talking about both sides' campaigns so far, Bayern and Barcelona have had contrasting starts. Barca are placed second in the La Liga standings with four wins in five matches, on the other hand, Bayern are placed third in the Bundesliga after having drawn their last three matches. Overall, it promises to be an enthralling battle between the two heavyweights. All you need to know about Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match: When and at what time will the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League face-off begin? The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League game will get underway at 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday) on September 14. Where will the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match be played? The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Which channel will telecast the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UCL Champions League fixture on TV? The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match's live telecast will be aired on the Sony Ten Network. How to watch the live streaming of Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League game? The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League match's live streaming will be available on Sony Liv.

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LaLiga has raised&nbsp;Barcelona's spending limit by 800 million euros ($803 million), bringing it out of a spending deficit after the Catalan side sold off chunks of assets to patch up its finances, the Spanish league said.

Barcelona&nbsp;were given a cap of 96 million euros last year, which was slashed by January to minus 144 million euros - meaning the team had to find savings elsewhere to sign new players - after they ran up debts and future liabilities of 1.35 billion euros, with 673 million owed to banks.

As a result of their financial turnaround, the league said on Friday it has given&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;a cap of 656 million euros for the 2022-23 season.

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To offset losses and comply with LaLiga's financial fair play rules,&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;sold 25% of their domestic television rights to U.S. investment firm Sixth Street for the next 25 years in two deals worth over 500 million euros.

The club raised an additional 200 million euros from the sale of a 49% stake in Barca Studios in two separate transactions, while also signing a long-term sponsorship deal with streaming giant Spotify in March.

That allowed&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;to spend more than 150 million euros on Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, while Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso all arrived on free transfers.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas said&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;will have to continue to reduce their wage bill to maintain their spending limit for next season.

"Without the (sale of assets) it may not be so high next season. They may have to reduce their outgoings by around 200 million euros by selling players or even (selling more) assets," Tebas told reporters.

When asked if LaLiga had been too generous in accommodating the club's needs, Tebas said: "Not at all. The same rules are applied to all the clubs in Spain. To register Kounde, the president of&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;had to put up a personal guarantee.

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"Is there a risk of bankruptcy? In my opinion, I don't think so, not at all. They have a high wage bill but a lot of equity, although... they have had and (will) have to reduce the wage bill."

Real Madrid have the highest spending cap in the league at 683 million euros, while Atletico Madrid are third behind&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;at 341 million euros.

LaLiga's spending limit accounts for the maximum amount clubs can spend on salaries, bonuses and amortisation payments on transfers across a season.

LaLiga has raised Barcelona's spending limit by 800 million euros ($803 million), bringing it out of a spending deficit after the Catalan side sold off chunks of assets to patch up its finances, the Spanish league said.

LaLiga has raised Barcelona's spending limit by 800 million euros ($803 million), bringing it out of a spending deficit after the Catalan side sold off chunks of assets to patch up its finances, the Spanish league said. Barcelona were given a cap of 96 million euros last year, which was slashed by January to minus 144 million euros - meaning the team had to find savings elsewhere to sign new players - after they ran up debts and future liabilities of 1.35 billion euros, with 673 million owed to banks. As a result of their financial turnaround, the league said on Friday it has given Barcelona a cap of 656 million euros for the 2022-23 season. ALSO READ: 'Not giving you the runaround': PSG manager Galtier responds to rumours of rift between Neymar and Mbappe To offset losses and comply with LaLiga's financial fair play rules, Barcelona sold 25% of their domestic television rights to U.S. investment firm Sixth Street for the next 25 years in two deals worth over 500 million euros. The club raised an additional 200 million euros from the sale of a 49% stake in Barca Studios in two separate transactions, while also signing a long-term sponsorship deal with streaming giant Spotify in March. That allowed Barcelona to spend more than 150 million euros on Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, while Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso all arrived on free transfers. LaLiga president Javier Tebas said Barcelona will have to continue to reduce their wage bill to maintain their spending limit for next season. "Without the (sale of assets) it may not be so high next season. They may have to reduce their outgoings by around 200 million euros by selling players or even (selling more) assets," Tebas told reporters. When asked if LaLiga had been too generous in accommodating the club's needs, Tebas said: "Not at all. The same rules are applied to all the clubs in Spain. To register Kounde, the president of Barcelona had to put up a personal guarantee. ALSO READ: AIFF bigwigs hold 'constructive discussions' with FIFA chief regarding development of Indian football "Is there a risk of bankruptcy? In my opinion, I don't think so, not at all. They have a high wage bill but a lot of equity, although... they have had and (will) have to reduce the wage bill." Real Madrid have the highest spending cap in the league at 683 million euros, while Atletico Madrid are third behind Barcelona at 341 million euros. LaLiga's spending limit accounts for the maximum amount clubs can spend on salaries, bonuses and amortisation payments on transfers across a season.

LaLiga raises Barcelona's spending cap to €800 million after sale of club assets

With the transfer mill running rampant as the deadline for the window approaches, Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea have confirmed a swap deal with Barcelona worth&nbsp;£10M, bringing on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in exchange for Marcos Alonso.

Although Auba will be making his way back to London, he will be sporting the iconic blue jersey of the Stamford Bridge-based outfit. He previously charted a course to Spain after Arsenal decided to ship him off to Catalunya for free. However, he is set to return to the city, joining the ranks of their neighbouring arch-rivals.

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Auba was recently cleared to fly to the United Kingdom to complete the formalities that come with joining a new club, including his medical. His personal terms are not expected to be a roadblock in completing this transfer.

However, it will be some time before the team gets the opportunity to train alongside the Gabon international as he is currently recovering from a minor fracture to his jaw, which he suffered during an attack on his home over the weekend. His recovery is well on track and he is expected to return to non-contact training in a week and full fitness in no more than three.

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Chelsea's frontman Thomas Tuchel has kept extremely busy during the transfer window, having shelled out a whopping&nbsp;£268m on players over the summer. With this massive amount, Tuchel has acquired players including, Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, Marc Cucurella from&nbsp;Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC, Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and Leicester City's Wesley Fofana.

The German coach will be more than excited to be reunited with Aubameyang, who previously scored almost 80 goals for&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund over the course of two seasons under his expert guidance. Whether the 33-year-old will be able to replicate this success is something that remains to be seen.&nbsp;

With the transfer mill running rampant as the deadline for the window approaches, Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea have confirmed a swap deal with Barcelona worth £10M, bringing on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in exchange for Marcos Alonso.

With the transfer mill running rampant as the deadline for the window approaches, Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea have confirmed a swap deal with Barcelona worth £10M, bringing on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in exchange for Marcos Alonso. Although Auba will be making his way back to London, he will be sporting the iconic blue jersey of the Stamford Bridge-based outfit. He previously charted a course to Spain after Arsenal decided to ship him off to Catalunya for free. However, he is set to return to the city, joining the ranks of their neighbouring arch-rivals. ALSO READ: Jury discharged following failure to reach verdict in Ryan Giggs assault trial Auba was recently cleared to fly to the United Kingdom to complete the formalities that come with joining a new club, including his medical. His personal terms are not expected to be a roadblock in completing this transfer. However, it will be some time before the team gets the opportunity to train alongside the Gabon international as he is currently recovering from a minor fracture to his jaw, which he suffered during an attack on his home over the weekend. His recovery is well on track and he is expected to return to non-contact training in a week and full fitness in no more than three. ALSO READ: Erling Halaand hits second successive hat-trick as Man City attain big win, Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea's frontman Thomas Tuchel has kept extremely busy during the transfer window, having shelled out a whopping £268m on players over the summer. With this massive amount, Tuchel has acquired players including, Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, Marc Cucurella from Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and Leicester City's Wesley Fofana. The German coach will be more than excited to be reunited with Aubameyang, who previously scored almost 80 goals for Borussia Dortmund over the course of two seasons under his expert guidance. Whether the 33-year-old will be able to replicate this success is something that remains to be seen.

Chelsea agree to a £10M swap deal with Barcelona as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to London

The Champions League group stage draw got underway in Istanbul, Turkey, with some of the most successful European teams going up against equally formidable opponents for the pleasure of fans all over the world.&nbsp;

The reigning champions Real Madrid found themselves in Group F among the likes of Shakhtar Donetsk, Celtic and RB Leipzig. Last year's finalists Liverpool, on the other hand, joined Ajax, Napoli and Rangers in Group A.

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Group B featured Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Club Brugge and FC Porto. While Group D will see&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham Hotspur,&nbsp;Sporting Lisbon and&nbsp;Marseille lock horns with each other on the football pitch.

Group E will witness Chelsea, AC Milan,&nbsp;Salzburg and&nbsp;Dinamo Zagreb go toe-to-toe against each other. Group G houses the Premier League kingpins Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and&nbsp;Copenhagen. The final group in the tournament will see PSG, Benfica, Juventus and&nbsp;Maccabi Haifa.

In addition to the group stage draws, UEFA also went on to honour players and managers with awards, recognizing their performances over the course of the last season.

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Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema were nominated for the title of UEFA Men's Player of the Year. However, it was the Real Madrid striker who walked away with the title. The title of the Women's Player of the Year, on the other hand, was conferred upon&nbsp;Barcelona's Alexia Putellas.

Carlos Ancelloti, who led Real Madrid's charge to La Liga and Champions League glory, was honoured with the title of UEFA Men's Coach of the Year. The Women's Coach of the Year accolade was picked up by&nbsp;Sarina Wiegman, who spearheaded England's Euro 2022 win.

The Champions League group stage draw got underway in Istanbul, Turkey, with some of the most successful European teams going up against equally formidable opponents for the pleasure of fans all over the world.

The Champions League group stage draw got underway in Istanbul, Turkey, with some of the most successful European teams going up against equally formidable opponents for the pleasure of fans all over the world. The reigning champions Real Madrid found themselves in Group F among the likes of Shakhtar Donetsk, Celtic and RB Leipzig. Last year's finalists Liverpool, on the other hand, joined Ajax, Napoli and Rangers in Group A. ALSO READ: 'Will never...': Former Liverpool star lashes out at Cristiano Ronaldo for brutally ignoring Jamie Carragher Group B featured Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Club Brugge and FC Porto. While Group D will see Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham Hotspur, Sporting Lisbon and Marseille lock horns with each other on the football pitch. Group E will witness Chelsea, AC Milan, Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb go toe-to-toe against each other. Group G houses the Premier League kingpins Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Copenhagen. The final group in the tournament will see PSG, Benfica, Juventus and Maccabi Haifa. In addition to the group stage draws, UEFA also went on to honour players and managers with awards, recognizing their performances over the course of the last season. ALSO READ: 'How many stories do you have?': Man City's Benjamin Mendy asked police after being arrested for rape Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema were nominated for the title of UEFA Men's Player of the Year. However, it was the Real Madrid striker who walked away with the title. The title of the Women's Player of the Year, on the other hand, was conferred upon Barcelona's Alexia Putellas. Carlos Ancelloti, who led Real Madrid's charge to La Liga and Champions League glory, was honoured with the title of UEFA Men's Coach of the Year. The Women's Coach of the Year accolade was picked up by Sarina Wiegman, who spearheaded England's Euro 2022 win.

UEFA Champions League: Group stage draws revealed, Manchester City  take on Borussia Dortmund and more

In the wake of the completion of the Champions League play-off ties, UEFA has announced the pots for the 2022/23 Champions League group stage draw. The draw is set to take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Istanbul.

The reigning UCL&nbsp;champions Real Madrid find themselves in Pot 1 with the likes of&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt,&nbsp;Manchester City,&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain,&nbsp;AC Milan,&nbsp;Bayern Munich,&nbsp;Ajax, and Porto.&nbsp;

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The second pot will feature last year's finalists, Liverpool alongside some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Liverpool, Barcelona,&nbsp;Sevilla,&nbsp;Juventus,&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Atletico Madrid,&nbsp;RB Leipzig, and Tottenham.

The third pot houses clubs like&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund,&nbsp;RB Salzburg,&nbsp;Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli, Sporting CP, and Benfica.

While the fourth pot will see the likes of&nbsp;Club Brugge,&nbsp;Celtic,&nbsp;Maccabi Haifa,&nbsp;Viktoria Plzen,&nbsp;Marseille,&nbsp;Rangers,&nbsp;FC Copenhagen, and Dinamo Zagreb.

The Champions League group stage matches are all set to go down&nbsp;on September 6th and will come to an end on November 2nd.

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The schedule of the tournament has been adjusted according to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is set to kick off later this year. The Champions League is slated to start early in September and will end 5 weeks ahead of schedule in early November.

The initial six rounds of the tournament will be played up until November before the footballing community will leap headfirst into a short hiatus prompted by the first World Cup being held outside the European summer. The Champions League final is all set to take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10th.

In the wake of the completion of the Champions League play-off ties, UEFA has announced the pots for the 2022/23 Champions League group stage draw. The draw is set to take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Istanbul.

In the wake of the completion of the Champions League play-off ties, UEFA has announced the pots for the 2022/23 Champions League group stage draw. The draw is set to take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Istanbul. The reigning UCL champions Real Madrid find themselves in Pot 1 with the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Ajax, and Porto. ALSO READ: Barcelona vs Manchester City live streaming: When & where to watch the friendly match in India? The second pot will feature last year's finalists, Liverpool alongside some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Sevilla, Juventus, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, and Tottenham. The third pot houses clubs like Borussia Dortmund, RB Salzburg, Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli, Sporting CP, and Benfica. While the fourth pot will see the likes of Club Brugge, Celtic, Maccabi Haifa, Viktoria Plzen, Marseille, Rangers, FC Copenhagen, and Dinamo Zagreb. The Champions League group stage matches are all set to go down on September 6th and will come to an end on November 2nd. ALSO READ: Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo was open to take pay cut to be part of Borussia Dortmund: Report The schedule of the tournament has been adjusted according to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is set to kick off later this year. The Champions League is slated to start early in September and will end 5 weeks ahead of schedule in early November. The initial six rounds of the tournament will be played up until November before the footballing community will leap headfirst into a short hiatus prompted by the first World Cup being held outside the European summer. The Champions League final is all set to take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10th.

UEFA confirms Champions League group stage draw pots for the upcoming season

There's a lot in store for every football fans with&nbsp;a lot of action with each passing week. For a noble cause, FC Barcelona will square off versus Pep Guardiola-led Manchester City in a friendly clash, which is a little more than just football.

For the unversed, all the&nbsp;proceeds from the high-voltage encounter will be donated to research in to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It is a progressive nervous system disease that severely impacts the brain as well as the spinal cord;&nbsp;causing loss of muscle control. At present, there is no cure to this disease. Hence, Man City and Barca will look to get the better of each other in the friendly clash but also hope to create awareness about the disease to one and all.

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Let's take a look at the live streaming details of the Barcelona vs Manchester City clash:

Where will the Barcelona vs Manchester City clash&nbsp;take place?

The Barcelona vs Manchester City friendly match&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Camp Nou Stadium, Spain.

At what time does the Barcelona vs Manchester City&nbsp;match kick-off?

The Barcelona vs Manchester City friendly match will kick off&nbsp;at 1:00 AM IST on Thursday, August 25.

How to watch live coverage of the Barcelona vs Manchester City match on TV?

There will be no telecast&nbsp;of&nbsp;the friendly clash between Man City and FC Barcelona.

How to watch live coverage of the Barcelona vs Manchester City face-off?

Similarly, the Barcelona vs Manchester City friendly match live streaming will also not be available on any major streaming platforms in India.&nbsp;

There's a lot in store for every football fans with a lot of action with each passing week. For a noble cause, FC Barcelona will square off versus Pep Guardiola-led Manchester City in a friendly clash, which is a little more than just football.

There's a lot in store for every football fans with a lot of action with each passing week. For a noble cause, FC Barcelona will square off versus Pep Guardiola-led Manchester City in a friendly clash, which is a little more than just football. For the unversed, all the proceeds from the high-voltage encounter will be donated to research in to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It is a progressive nervous system disease that severely impacts the brain as well as the spinal cord; causing loss of muscle control. At present, there is no cure to this disease. Hence, Man City and Barca will look to get the better of each other in the friendly clash but also hope to create awareness about the disease to one and all. ALSO READ | 'What do you want me to do'- Cristiano Ronaldo's conversation with Roy Keane before United-Liverpool revealed Let's take a look at the live streaming details of the Barcelona vs Manchester City clash: Where will the Barcelona vs Manchester City clash take place? The Barcelona vs Manchester City friendly match will be held at the Camp Nou Stadium, Spain. At what time does the Barcelona vs Manchester City match kick-off? The Barcelona vs Manchester City friendly match will kick off at 1:00 AM IST on Thursday, August 25. How to watch live coverage of the Barcelona vs Manchester City match on TV? There will be no telecast of the friendly clash between Man City and FC Barcelona. How to watch live coverage of the Barcelona vs Manchester City face-off? Similarly, the Barcelona vs Manchester City friendly match live streaming will also not be available on any major streaming platforms in India.

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An interesting video of a bag thief in Barcelona, Spain, went viral on social media platforms. The man was caught as the clip of him stealing was aired live on TV. The video showed how smartly he filched a stranger's bag.&nbsp;

The viral incident happened when Spain's public broadcaster TVE news station was speaking to a tourist on the city's Sant Miquel beach.

When the tourist was questioned about his love for the city, the crime can be seen taking place in the background.&nbsp;

Media reports have claimed that the police have used the same footage to track down the culprit. On Sunday, the local police of Guàrdia Urbana revealed that they reviewed the footage to identify the thief.&nbsp;

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Guàrdia Urbana in a statement: "Thanks to a video published [...] on social media and the victim's complaint, today we identified and charged the perpetrator of a theft on Sant Miquel beach".&nbsp;

Reports have also claimed that the stolen possessions were returned to their owner.&nbsp;

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As far as the statistics are concerned such crimes are quite common in the tourist-favourite Barcelona city in Spain.

The city has become a street crime hotspot, with approximately 225 thefts reported every day between January and the end of May 2022.

Reports say that 27 cases of violent theft were recorded in the same period.&nbsp;

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An interesting video of a bag thief in Barcelona, Spain, went viral on social media platforms. The man was caught as the clip of him stealing was aired live on TV. The video showed how smartly he filched a stranger's bag. The viral incident happened when Spain's public broadcaster TVE news station was speaking to a tourist on the city's Sant Miquel beach. When the tourist was questioned about his love for the city, the crime can be seen taking place in the background. Media reports have claimed that the police have used the same footage to track down the culprit. On Sunday, the local police of Guàrdia Urbana revealed that they reviewed the footage to identify the thief. ALSO READ | Research suggests now-extinct megalodon shark could devour killer whale in just five bites Guàrdia Urbana in a statement: "Thanks to a video published [...] on social media and the victim's complaint, today we identified and charged the perpetrator of a theft on Sant Miquel beach". Reports have also claimed that the stolen possessions were returned to their owner. Watch the video here: Nos llega vídeo propagandístico de la televisión pública #españa, intentando “ blanquear “la situación de #inseguridadciudadana en #barcelona y la realidad se impone en directo. Ni los medios de comunicación públicos o subvencionados lo pueden ocultar aunque se esfuerzan. pic.twitter.com/PMobiNhOPx — Politeia (@Politeia_ESP) August 14, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'The Calvine Photo': A myth or 'world's clearest' UFO photo that it released after 30 years? As far as the statistics are concerned such crimes are quite common in the tourist-favourite Barcelona city in Spain. The city has become a street crime hotspot, with approximately 225 thefts reported every day between January and the end of May 2022. Reports say that 27 cases of violent theft were recorded in the same period. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Lionel Messi has paid a steep price for an unsatisfactory debut season with Paris Saint-Germain. The 30-person shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or did not include the football player who is a seven-time winner of the coveted award.&nbsp;

As per AFP, Messi, who won the award last year, had been a consistent nominee since 2006 and with the exception of 2018, a constant inclusion in the top three since 2007.

He will not get the award in 2022 due to his move from Barcelona to the French capital and a change in the prize format.

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The Ballon d'Or no longer honours the best player over the course of a calendar year, which has worked against the Argentine superstar.&nbsp;It is now determined on a season's performance, emphasising "the individual performances" and the "decisive and impressive character" of the nominees.

Following his departure from Barcelona in the summer of 2021, Messi was unable to imprint his brilliance on a PSG squad that was in desperate need of a Champions League victory.&nbsp;He only scored 11 goals for PSG in total, and the judges for the Ballon d'Or, which will be presented in Paris on October 17, were unimpressed by his mediocre club play.

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The rest of the nominations aren't particularly surprising.

Karim Benzema, the French international striker who helped Real Madrid win their 14th Champions League title, is the clear favourite.&nbsp;He is joined on the 30-man roster by teammates Thibaut Courtois, Casemiro, 2018 winner Luka Modric, Vinicius, and former Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger.

Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner for Manchester United, is nominated again this year.

Liverpool has the most nominees of any club with seven players: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Fabinho, Sadio Mane, who has since joined Bayern Munich, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil Van Dijk.

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Lionel Messi has paid a steep price for an unsatisfactory debut season with Paris Saint-Germain. The 30-person shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or did not include the football player who is a seven-time winner of the coveted award. As per AFP, Messi, who won the award last year, had been a consistent nominee since 2006 and with the exception of 2018, a constant inclusion in the top three since 2007. He will not get the award in 2022 due to his move from Barcelona to the French capital and a change in the prize format. Also read | 'Support peace in Ukraine'- Former Chelsea star and Ballon d'Or winner calls for int'l backing in war effort The Ballon d'Or no longer honours the best player over the course of a calendar year, which has worked against the Argentine superstar. It is now determined on a season's performance, emphasising "the individual performances" and the "decisive and impressive character" of the nominees. Following his departure from Barcelona in the summer of 2021, Messi was unable to imprint his brilliance on a PSG squad that was in desperate need of a Champions League victory. He only scored 11 goals for PSG in total, and the judges for the Ballon d'Or, which will be presented in Paris on October 17, were unimpressed by his mediocre club play. Also read | 'Looking forward to getting...' - Man United star Marcus Rashford clears the air about potential PSG transfer The rest of the nominations aren't particularly surprising. Karim Benzema, the French international striker who helped Real Madrid win their 14th Champions League title, is the clear favourite. He is joined on the 30-man roster by teammates Thibaut Courtois, Casemiro, 2018 winner Luka Modric, Vinicius, and former Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner for Manchester United, is nominated again this year. Liverpool has the most nominees of any club with seven players: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Fabinho, Sadio Mane, who has since joined Bayern Munich, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil Van Dijk. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has slammed the Bundesliga giants for 'lying' to the fans over his exit terms this summer. Lewandowski, who enjoyed a stunning 8-year spell at Bayern, left the German club this summer to secure a switch to Barcelona in a deal worth around 50 million euros.&nbsp;

Lewandowski had made it clear to Bayern this summer that he wanted to leave the club with FC Barcelona interested in his services. The Polish striker, who had one year left on his contract, was not willing to sign an extension and remained firm on leaving despite Bayern publically claiming he was not for sale.

The Polish striker, who played an instrumental role in Bayern Munich's success over the last few years, recently opened up on his move to Barcelona and denied the reports that he wanted to leave due to Erlin Haaland's potential arrival at the club. Norweigan striker Haaland was heavily linked with Bayern before completing a move to Manchester City earlier this summer.&nbsp;

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"(My exit)&nbsp;had nothing to do with Erling [Haaland]," Lewandowski told ESPN when asked if Haaland's potential arrival was one of the reasons behind his departure from Bayern.&nbsp;

"I am the guy who even if something's not good for me -- truth is more important. I don't want to speak about what happened exactly. But if the question is if the decision to move was because of him, no, I didn't see the problem if he joined Bayern Munich," he added.

Lewandowski then went on to slam Bayern Munich for internal politics at the club and feeding wrong information to the fans about his move to Barcelona. The 33-year-old striker, who was one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or in 2020, said a lot of 'bullsh*t' was spoken about him by the club before his transfer to Barcelona.

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"But some kind of people doesn't say to me the truth, say something different. And for me it was always important to be clear, to stay true, and maybe for a few people that was the problem. And in the end I know that something doesn't work well with my person as well and I knew that, OK I see and I feel that maybe it's a good time to move out of Bayern Munich and join Barcelona," Lewandowski told ESPN about his move.

"I had a very good relationship with my teammates, with the staff, with the coach, and these are all things I'm going to miss because I spent a beautiful time there. And we were not only friends from the pitch but also something more. But in the end this chapter is over and I open a new chapter in my life and a new chapter in my career.

"So I feel that I'm in the right position, right place. So everything that's happened in the last maybe few weeks before I left Bayern Munich, that was also of course a lot of politics. The club tried to find an argument why they can sell me to another club because before it was difficult to explain maybe to the fans. And I had to accept that even though it was a lot of bullsh*t, a lot of sh*t said about me. Not true, but in the end I knew that the fans, even in this period, still support me a lot," he added.

Former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has slammed the Bundesliga giants for 'lying' to the fans over his exit terms this summer. Lewandowski, who enjoyed a stunning 8-year spell at Bayern, left the German club this summer to secure a switch to Barcelona in a deal worth around 50 million euros.

Former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has slammed the Bundesliga giants for 'lying' to the fans over his exit terms this summer. Lewandowski, who enjoyed a stunning 8-year spell at Bayern, left the German club this summer to secure a switch to Barcelona in a deal worth around 50 million euros. Lewandowski had made it clear to Bayern this summer that he wanted to leave the club with FC Barcelona interested in his services. The Polish striker, who had one year left on his contract, was not willing to sign an extension and remained firm on leaving despite Bayern publically claiming he was not for sale. The Polish striker, who played an instrumental role in Bayern Munich's success over the last few years, recently opened up on his move to Barcelona and denied the reports that he wanted to leave due to Erlin Haaland's potential arrival at the club. Norweigan striker Haaland was heavily linked with Bayern before completing a move to Manchester City earlier this summer. Also Read: Wagatha libel case: Coleen Rooney triumphs vs fellow England football wife Rebekah Vardy "(My exit) had nothing to do with Erling [Haaland]," Lewandowski told ESPN when asked if Haaland's potential arrival was one of the reasons behind his departure from Bayern. "I am the guy who even if something's not good for me -- truth is more important. I don't want to speak about what happened exactly. But if the question is if the decision to move was because of him, no, I didn't see the problem if he joined Bayern Munich," he added. Lewandowski then went on to slam Bayern Munich for internal politics at the club and feeding wrong information to the fans about his move to Barcelona. The 33-year-old striker, who was one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or in 2020, said a lot of 'bullsh*t' was spoken about him by the club before his transfer to Barcelona. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo eager to exit Man Utd to not lose UCL record to arch-rival Lionel Messi: Report "But some kind of people doesn't say to me the truth, say something different. And for me it was always important to be clear, to stay true, and maybe for a few people that was the problem. And in the end I know that something doesn't work well with my person as well and I knew that, OK I see and I feel that maybe it's a good time to move out of Bayern Munich and join Barcelona," Lewandowski told ESPN about his move. "I had a very good relationship with my teammates, with the staff, with the coach, and these are all things I'm going to miss because I spent a beautiful time there. And we were not only friends from the pitch but also something more. But in the end this chapter is over and I open a new chapter in my life and a new chapter in my career. "So I feel that I'm in the right position, right place. So everything that's happened in the last maybe few weeks before I left Bayern Munich, that was also of course a lot of politics. The club tried to find an argument why they can sell me to another club because before it was difficult to explain maybe to the fans. And I had to accept that even though it was a lot of bullsh*t, a lot of sh*t said about me. Not true, but in the end I knew that the fans, even in this period, still support me a lot," he added.

'A lot of sh*t was said about me': Robert Lewandowski lashes out at Bayern Munich after joining Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester and joined the Manchester United camp on Tuesday (July 26). The superstar footballer touched down in Manchester along with his superagent&nbsp;Jorge Mendes to hold talks with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future with the Red Devils, ahead of the commencement of the new EPL season.

As per various reports, Ronaldo is eager to cut short his stay at the premier club -- with one year still remaining in his contract -- after the Red Devils failed to make a mark in the last EPL season, ending sixth and missing out on Champions League football for the 2022/23 season. Thus, Ronaldo is eager to be associated with a club where he can compete in the Champions League and, hence, the 37-year-old isn't happy with how things have panned out for him in his ongoing second innings at the club. Thus, reports suggest that the Portuguese captain has&nbsp;handed in a transfer request. His absence from Man United's pre-season tour of Bangkok and Australia for personal reasons&nbsp;further raised speculations of his exit.

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On Tuesday, Ronaldo held his future talks with Erik and it was rumoured that Sir Alex Ferguson, former boss of Man United, was also part of the meeting. However,&nbsp;here's the truth behind all such claims.

CEO Richard Arnold and Sir Ferguson were present&nbsp;at Carrington but for different reasons.&nbsp;The Manchester Evening News reveals that&nbsp;Arnold's visit was a pre-planned affair and had nothing to do with being part of the meeting involving Ronaldo. On the other hand, Ferguson was present for a football board meeting.&nbsp;

Ferguson had played a part in convincing Ronaldo to return to the Old Trafford club last year, when there were speculations of him joining Manchester City from Juventus. Ever since Ronaldo's transfer saga started making the headlines, many clubs such as Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Athletico Madrid, PSG, etc. have been reported to have held talks with his agent. However, there is no strong taker for Ronaldo till now due to financial constraints or other reasons.

Will Ronaldo stay firm at Man United? Only time will tell...&nbsp;

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester and joined the Manchester United camp on Tuesday (July 26). The superstar footballer touched down in Manchester along with his superagent Jorge Mendes to hold talks with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future with the Red Devils, ahead of the commencement of the new EPL season.

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Manchester and joined the Manchester United camp on Tuesday (July 26). The superstar footballer touched down in Manchester along with his superagent Jorge Mendes to hold talks with new manager Erik ten Hag regarding his future with the Red Devils, ahead of the commencement of the new EPL season. As per various reports, Ronaldo is eager to cut short his stay at the premier club -- with one year still remaining in his contract -- after the Red Devils failed to make a mark in the last EPL season, ending sixth and missing out on Champions League football for the 2022/23 season. Thus, Ronaldo is eager to be associated with a club where he can compete in the Champions League and, hence, the 37-year-old isn't happy with how things have panned out for him in his ongoing second innings at the club. Thus, reports suggest that the Portuguese captain has handed in a transfer request. His absence from Man United's pre-season tour of Bangkok and Australia for personal reasons further raised speculations of his exit. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga: Striker reaches England, likely to hold talks with Man United over his future On Tuesday, Ronaldo held his future talks with Erik and it was rumoured that Sir Alex Ferguson, former boss of Man United, was also part of the meeting. However, here's the truth behind all such claims. CEO Richard Arnold and Sir Ferguson were present at Carrington but for different reasons. The Manchester Evening News reveals that Arnold's visit was a pre-planned affair and had nothing to do with being part of the meeting involving Ronaldo. On the other hand, Ferguson was present for a football board meeting. Ferguson had played a part in convincing Ronaldo to return to the Old Trafford club last year, when there were speculations of him joining Manchester City from Juventus. Ever since Ronaldo's transfer saga started making the headlines, many clubs such as Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Athletico Madrid, PSG, etc. have been reported to have held talks with his agent. However, there is no strong taker for Ronaldo till now due to financial constraints or other reasons. Will Ronaldo stay firm at Man United? Only time will tell...

Was Alex Ferguson part of Ronaldo's meeting with Ten Hag over his Man UTD future? Here's the truth

Marvel Studios' new trailer of much-anticipated 'Black Widow' takes fans on a trip to the past into Natasha Romanoff's journey.

The new trailer also plays on fans' nostalgia as the trailer has some major Avengers vibes,&nbsp;from the flashbacks with her and the Avengers to the actual score used in this trailer. 
 
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The trailer starts off with a voiceover from Natasha,&nbsp;&nbsp;as flashbacks to previous movies play, where she alludes to some unfinished business and secrets from her past.&nbsp;The clip shows Scarlett Johansson's character confronting her tumultuous past and mending her old relationships, all while being pursued by an unstoppable villain.

The film takes place after Captain America: Civil War, where we find Natasha on the run from the government as she deals with her history as a spy, as well as her broken relationships before she became an Avenger.

Black Widow will be released both in theatres and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 9.

The forthcoming feature was helmed by Berlin Syndrome director Cate Shortland and chronologically takes place after the events of Captain America: Civil War.

A series of clips from older entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are shown while the superheroine is heard recalling that she had a difficult time 'choosing between what the world wants you to be and what you are.' 
 
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Marvel Studios' new trailer of much-anticipated 'Black Widow' takes fans on a trip to the past into Natasha Romanoff's journey. The new trailer also plays on fans' nostalgia as the trailer has some major Avengers vibes, from the flashbacks with her and the Avengers to the actual score used in this trailer.

Marvel Studios' new trailer of much-anticipated 'Black Widow' takes fans on a trip to the past into Natasha Romanoff's journey. The new trailer also plays on fans' nostalgia as the trailer has some major Avengers vibes, from the flashbacks with her and the Avengers to the actual score used in this trailer. The trailer starts off with a voiceover from Natasha, as flashbacks to previous movies play, where she alludes to some unfinished business and secrets from her past. The clip shows Scarlett Johansson's character confronting her tumultuous past and mending her old relationships, all while being pursued by an unstoppable villain. The film takes place after Captain America: Civil War, where we find Natasha on the run from the government as she deals with her history as a spy, as well as her broken relationships before she became an Avenger. Black Widow will be released both in theatres and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 9. The forthcoming feature was helmed by Berlin Syndrome director Cate Shortland and chronologically takes place after the events of Captain America: Civil War. A series of clips from older entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are shown while the superheroine is heard recalling that she had a difficult time 'choosing between what the world wants you to be and what you are.' 'Black Widow' will be released both in theatres and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 9.

‘We will see’: After Laporta, Barcelona head coach Xavi opens up on Lionel Messi's return to club

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed Lionel Messi's historic chapter at the club is not over yet when asked about the possibility of bringing him back to the club. One of the greatest players to have played for Barcelona, Messi had joined the Spanish club's famed La Masia academy at the tender age of 13 and rose through the ranks to play for the senior team.

Messi went on to become one of the legends of the game at Barcelona and played an instrumental role in helping the club dominate Europe. Messi made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2005/06 season and went on to feature in 16 straight seasons for the club helping them win numerous trophies and accolades.

The 34-year-old had to leave as a free agent last summer after Barcelona failed to offer him a new contract due to La Liga rules and their poor financial situation. It brought an end to Messi's glorious spell at the club as he joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) where he currently has a year left on his contract.

Messi had even offered to reduce his salary to sign a new contract at FC Barcelona last year but he had to be let go due to financial constraints. Nonetheless, Barcelona president Laporta has claimed Messi's grand chapter at Barcelona is not over yet and that there is a distinct possibility that the Argentine will return to the club in the future.

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“Messi has been everything. For Barca, he has possibly been the best player in history, the most efficient, only comparable to Johan Cruyff in the history of Barca. But it had to happen one day, we had to make a decision as a consequence of the legacy we had received, the institution is above players and coaches," Laporta was quoted as saying by ESPN.

“I don't believe Messi's chapter at Barcelona is over. And I believe it is our responsibility to make sure that chapter is still open, that it hasn't closed. To have a moment to do it how it should have been done so that he may have a much more splendid ending than what he had," he added.

Laporta said as the president of the club he feels he 'owes' a return to the cub to Messi, who was ready to sign a new contract last year after his previous contract expired but couldn't due to the club's dire financial situation. Messi's exit had come as a shock to many, including some of his teammates but it exposed Barcelona's financial situation.

“Do I feel like I owe him one? Yes. Morally, as the president of Barcelona, I think I did what needed to be done. But also as Barcelona's president, and personally, I believe I owe him one," said Laporta on the chances of bringing Messi back to the Catalan club in order to give him a farewell he deserves.

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Messi, a 7-time Ballon d'Or winner scored a whopping 672 goals for Barcelona in a total of 778 appearances for&nbsp;the club across competitions. He inspired the club to a staggering 10 La Liga and 4 Champions League crowns while also clinching a plethora of individual honours.

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed Lionel Messi's historic chapter at the club is not over yet when asked about the possibility of bringing him back to the club.

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed Lionel Messi's historic chapter at the club is not over yet when asked about the possibility of bringing him back to the club. One of the greatest players to have played for Barcelona, Messi had joined the Spanish club's famed La Masia academy at the tender age of 13 and rose through the ranks to play for the senior team. Messi went on to become one of the legends of the game at Barcelona and played an instrumental role in helping the club dominate Europe. Messi made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2005/06 season and went on to feature in 16 straight seasons for the club helping them win numerous trophies and accolades. The 34-year-old had to leave as a free agent last summer after Barcelona failed to offer him a new contract due to La Liga rules and their poor financial situation. It brought an end to Messi's glorious spell at the club as he joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) where he currently has a year left on his contract. Messi had even offered to reduce his salary to sign a new contract at FC Barcelona last year but he had to be let go due to financial constraints. Nonetheless, Barcelona president Laporta has claimed Messi's grand chapter at Barcelona is not over yet and that there is a distinct possibility that the Argentine will return to the club in the future. Also Read: Atletico Madrid willing to part ways with Antoine Griezmann for mega Cristiano Ronaldo move - Report “Messi has been everything. For Barca, he has possibly been the best player in history, the most efficient, only comparable to Johan Cruyff in the history of Barca. But it had to happen one day, we had to make a decision as a consequence of the legacy we had received, the institution is above players and coaches," Laporta was quoted as saying by ESPN. “I don't believe Messi's chapter at Barcelona is over. And I believe it is our responsibility to make sure that chapter is still open, that it hasn't closed. To have a moment to do it how it should have been done so that he may have a much more splendid ending than what he had," he added. Laporta said as the president of the club he feels he 'owes' a return to the cub to Messi, who was ready to sign a new contract last year after his previous contract expired but couldn't due to the club's dire financial situation. Messi's exit had come as a shock to many, including some of his teammates but it exposed Barcelona's financial situation. “Do I feel like I owe him one? Yes. Morally, as the president of Barcelona, I think I did what needed to be done. But also as Barcelona's president, and personally, I believe I owe him one," said Laporta on the chances of bringing Messi back to the Catalan club in order to give him a farewell he deserves. Also Read: 'Thought someone hacked Barcelona's account': Sergio Aguero opens up on Lionel Messi's exit from Barca Messi, a 7-time Ballon d'Or winner scored a whopping 672 goals for Barcelona in a total of 778 appearances for the club across competitions. He inspired the club to a staggering 10 La Liga and 4 Champions League crowns while also clinching a plethora of individual honours.

'Lionel Messi's chapter at Barcelona not over': Club president Laporta makes bold claim on Argentine's return

Cristiano Ronaldo's stint at Manchester United is all set to come to an abrupt end as the Portuguese superstar is reportedly looking to leave the club this summer. Ronaldo reportedly wants to join a club competing in the Champions League next season and add to his illustrious trophy cabinet as he feels United are not yet in a position to challenge for trophies next season after enduring a horrible campaign last season.

Ronaldo is also reportedly not happy with United's transfer business so far in the ongoing summer window and wants the club to show more ambition amid rivals Manchester City and Liverpool strengthening their already strong squads. Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes is already looking for potential clubs who can sign the Portuguese ahead of the next season.

Mendes had reportedly met Chelsea's new owner Todd Boehly recently where a potential move for Ronaldo was discussed. The Portuguese agent also met with high-profile officials at FC Barcelona to discuss the future of several players, including Ronaldo. Barcelona have been linked with a move for Ronaldo despite the Portuguese being a bonafide legend of arch-rivals Real Madrid.

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FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta was asked about the possibility of signing Ronaldo and his talks with Mendes about the Portuguese star in their recent meeting during the press conference to unveil the signing of midfielder Franck Kessie. Mendes said he would not want to speak much as Ronaldo is still a United player but it was interesting for him to know that the legendary forward is in the market this summer.

"I had dinner on Monday with Jorge Mendes and we talked about the market in general. Cristiano? I'm not going to talk about the players who came out of the meeting, but it's always interesting to know how some names are on the market," said Mendes at the presser.

"I'm not going to talk about players in one way or another, it could be misunderstood. It doesn't contribute anything to the interests of Barca. We have to respect the players who have contracts with other teams," he added.

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Barcelona are also currently in talks with Manchester United over the transfer of Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. While Laporta has constantly maintained De Jong is not for sale, several reports have claimed that Barcelona have already agreed a fee with United&nbsp;for the transfer of the talented midfielder and are willing to let him leave this summer. 
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Cristiano Ronaldo's stint at Manchester United is all set to come to an abrupt end as the Portuguese superstar is reportedly looking to leave the club this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo's stint at Manchester United is all set to come to an abrupt end as the Portuguese superstar is reportedly looking to leave the club this summer. Ronaldo reportedly wants to join a club competing in the Champions League next season and add to his illustrious trophy cabinet as he feels United are not yet in a position to challenge for trophies next season after enduring a horrible campaign last season. Ronaldo is also reportedly not happy with United's transfer business so far in the ongoing summer window and wants the club to show more ambition amid rivals Manchester City and Liverpool strengthening their already strong squads. Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes is already looking for potential clubs who can sign the Portuguese ahead of the next season. Mendes had reportedly met Chelsea's new owner Todd Boehly recently where a potential move for Ronaldo was discussed. The Portuguese agent also met with high-profile officials at FC Barcelona to discuss the future of several players, including Ronaldo. Barcelona have been linked with a move for Ronaldo despite the Portuguese being a bonafide legend of arch-rivals Real Madrid. Also Read: Man Utd captain Harry Maguire likes post about Cristiano Ronaldo being upset over pay cut at club FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta was asked about the possibility of signing Ronaldo and his talks with Mendes about the Portuguese star in their recent meeting during the press conference to unveil the signing of midfielder Franck Kessie. Mendes said he would not want to speak much as Ronaldo is still a United player but it was interesting for him to know that the legendary forward is in the market this summer. "I had dinner on Monday with Jorge Mendes and we talked about the market in general. Cristiano? I'm not going to talk about the players who came out of the meeting, but it's always interesting to know how some names are on the market," said Mendes at the presser. "I'm not going to talk about players in one way or another, it could be misunderstood. It doesn't contribute anything to the interests of Barca. We have to respect the players who have contracts with other teams," he added. Also Read: Premier League footballer faces two more rape allegations after being arrested on suspicion of rape Barcelona are also currently in talks with Manchester United over the transfer of Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. While Laporta has constantly maintained De Jong is not for sale, several reports have claimed that Barcelona have already agreed a fee with United for the transfer of the talented midfielder and are willing to let him leave this summer.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo join FC Barcelona? Club president Joan Laporta responds to transfer speculations

Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie said the opportunity of playing under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez was crucial in his decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving AC Milan.

"When a great coach like him calls you, you see that all your efforts are worth it," Kessie told a news conference on Wednesday after signing a contract until June 2026.

"I am very happy to be part of this family and this great club. I really want to meet my teammates and coaching staff and start working right away."

The 25-year-old left AC Milan at the end of his contract in June after helping the Italian club to win their first Serie A title in 11 years last season. He has 58 caps for Ivory Coast.

Kessie, who can contribute in attack and defence as a box-to-box midfielder, said he did not have a preferred position on the pitch and was open to helping his team wherever his coach needed.

"I am at Xavi`s disposal, he will be the one who will decide my position here at Barca. I will work to offer my best version wherever I am. When a player starts playing, he never gets worse. We are always trying to improve," Kessie said.

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Barca also announced the signing of Denmark defender and free agent Andreas Christensen, who will join the club on a free transfer from Chelsea. Club president Joan Laporta, who inherited a deep financial crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic after he was elected last year for a second stint, said the team were looking for more players who "really want to play for Barcelona".

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Restricted by LaLiga`s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, Barca are struggling to sign new players.

"I can`t say how many more signings we`ll be able to make," Laporta told the news conference, explaining that they need to activate measures approved last month to improve the club`s financial situation. It will not be easy but we need to reinforce the first team to be more competitive.

"We are in a situation of uncertainty. We are working to be able to sign. At this time we still can`t. We are talking to players we are interested in and ask them to wait for us."

Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie said the opportunity of playing under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez was crucial in his decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving AC Milan.

Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie said the opportunity of playing under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez was crucial in his decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving AC Milan. "When a great coach like him calls you, you see that all your efforts are worth it," Kessie told a news conference on Wednesday after signing a contract until June 2026. "I am very happy to be part of this family and this great club. I really want to meet my teammates and coaching staff and start working right away." The 25-year-old left AC Milan at the end of his contract in June after helping the Italian club to win their first Serie A title in 11 years last season. He has 58 caps for Ivory Coast. Kessie, who can contribute in attack and defence as a box-to-box midfielder, said he did not have a preferred position on the pitch and was open to helping his team wherever his coach needed. "I am at Xavi`s disposal, he will be the one who will decide my position here at Barca. I will work to offer my best version wherever I am. When a player starts playing, he never gets worse. We are always trying to improve," Kessie said. Also Read: Man Utd captain Harry Maguire likes post about Cristiano Ronaldo being upset over pay cut at club Barca also announced the signing of Denmark defender and free agent Andreas Christensen, who will join the club on a free transfer from Chelsea. Club president Joan Laporta, who inherited a deep financial crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic after he was elected last year for a second stint, said the team were looking for more players who "really want to play for Barcelona". Also Read: Will Neymar leave PSG this summer? New manager Christophe Galtier responds to speculations Restricted by LaLiga`s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, Barca are struggling to sign new players. "I can`t say how many more signings we`ll be able to make," Laporta told the news conference, explaining that they need to activate measures approved last month to improve the club`s financial situation. It will not be easy but we need to reinforce the first team to be more competitive. "We are in a situation of uncertainty. We are working to be able to sign. At this time we still can`t. We are talking to players we are interested in and ask them to wait for us."

Franck Kessie says playing for Xavi was key factor in decision to join FC Barcelona

There has been a lot said and written about Cristiano Ronaldo's days in Manchester United. While first it was confirmed by Ronaldo himself that he is very keen on staying back and leading the club to glory in the next few seasons, the situation has turned upside down ever since.&nbsp;

Recently, it was revealed that Ronaldo has shown interest in moving to Chelsea after requesting to leave Man United. However, now another report have emerged regarding the superstar footballer's likely move out of the Red Devils' camp.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly held talks with Bayern Munich as well as with Chelsea over his client's potential transfer this summer. Nonetheless, some reports have also claimed that Mendes has also&nbsp;met with Barcelona FC President Joan Laporta. The report of Mendes meeting Laporta was first reported&nbsp;by the Spanish publication AS.&nbsp;While nothing is official yet, his agent's meeting with the Barca president has led to widespread reaction as the club is the&nbsp;biggest rival of Real Madrid, where&nbsp;Ronaldo played for 9 years. In addition,&nbsp;the Portuguese captain's arch-rival Lionel Messi&nbsp;played most of his club football with Barcelona (for as many as 16 straight seasons, from 2005/06-2020/21).

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Man United, under new manager&nbsp;Erik ten Hag, is aiming to revamp the whole squad before the new season. However, their lack of signings reportedly disappointed Ronaldo to start looking elsewhere and bring curtains to his second innings with the Red Devils. On Monday (July 04), as per&nbsp;Sky Sports, Man United are set to offer Christian Eriksen a three-year deal after the Danish football player&nbsp;agreed in principle to sign&nbsp;for the club. However, the 30-year-old midfielder will still have to agree to the personal terms with the Red Devils before he goes through a medical to finalise his move.

While Eriksen looks set to join the premier club, Ronaldo is likely to make a move after rejoining the team last year from Juventus.

There has been a lot said and written about Cristiano Ronaldo's days in Manchester United. While first it was confirmed by Ronaldo himself that he is very keen on staying back and leading the club to glory in the next few seasons, the situation has turned upside down ever since.

There has been a lot said and written about Cristiano Ronaldo's days in Manchester United. While first it was confirmed by Ronaldo himself that he is very keen on staying back and leading the club to glory in the next few seasons, the situation has turned upside down ever since. Recently, it was revealed that Ronaldo has shown interest in moving to Chelsea after requesting to leave Man United. However, now another report have emerged regarding the superstar footballer's likely move out of the Red Devils' camp. For the unversed, Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly held talks with Bayern Munich as well as with Chelsea over his client's potential transfer this summer. Nonetheless, some reports have also claimed that Mendes has also met with Barcelona FC President Joan Laporta. The report of Mendes meeting Laporta was first reported by the Spanish publication AS. While nothing is official yet, his agent's meeting with the Barca president has led to widespread reaction as the club is the biggest rival of Real Madrid, where Ronaldo played for 9 years. In addition, the Portuguese captain's arch-rival Lionel Messi played most of his club football with Barcelona (for as many as 16 straight seasons, from 2005/06-2020/21). ALSO READ | Manchester United set to sign Christian Eriksen on free transfer after midfielder agrees 3-year deal Man United, under new manager Erik ten Hag, is aiming to revamp the whole squad before the new season. However, their lack of signings reportedly disappointed Ronaldo to start looking elsewhere and bring curtains to his second innings with the Red Devils. On Monday (July 04), as per Sky Sports, Man United are set to offer Christian Eriksen a three-year deal after the Danish football player agreed in principle to sign for the club. However, the 30-year-old midfielder will still have to agree to the personal terms with the Red Devils before he goes through a medical to finalise his move. While Eriksen looks set to join the premier club, Ronaldo is likely to make a move after rejoining the team last year from Juventus.

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent meets Barcelona president as rumours of him leaving Man Utd increases: Report

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