The relationship between FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to worsen, with the club opening disciplinary proceedings against the goalkeeper. Barca have started the move after Ter Stegen reportedly refused to sign a medical report that the club was going to send to La Liga's Medical Commission over the 33-year-old's back injury.&nbsp;Ter Stegen had an operation on his back last week, with the goalkeeper posting on social media that he expected to be out of action for around three months. However, Barcelona's medical report estimates he will be sidelined for five months. The difference is vital to Barcelona, because if La Liga accepts, Ter Stegen will be out of action for over four months, the club would be able to drop him from its first-team squad and use 80 percent of his salary to register new players under La Liga's financial fair play rules.&nbsp;Currently, Barcelona are unable to register new signings Joan Garcia, Roony Bardghji, and Marcus Rashford in their squad. Wojciech Szczesny and Gerard Martin are also unregistered following new contracts, with Martin promoted from the B-team.&nbsp;With other avenues of income still to supply the necessary funds, Barcelona need the money from Ter Stegen's salary to register at least some of the five before their La Liga opener against Mallorca on August 16. However, for the moment, Ter Stegen is unwilling to back down, knowing that if he does so, he has no chance of playing until January, even if he is fit at the end of October.&nbsp;The problem for Barcelona is even worse, given that Ter Stegen and Inaki Pena are currently Barca's only two registered goalkeepers, with Pena not part of coach Hansi Flick's plans. That makes it more vital than ever that the club finds some way of registering Garcia and Szczesny, but the pressure on a goalkeeper who has played 422 times for the club is creating a conflict that shows no signs of ending.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Barcelona Ter Stegen rift deepens amid medical report controversy

The relationship between FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to worsen, with the club opening disciplinary proceedings against the goalkeeper. Barca have started the move after Ter Stegen reportedly refused to sign a medical report that the club was going to send to La Liga's Medical Commission over the 33-year-old's back injury. Ter Stegen had an operation on his back last week, with the goalkeeper posting on social media that he expected to be out of action for around three months. However, Barcelona's medical report estimates he will be sidelined for five months. The difference is vital to Barcelona, because if La Liga accepts, Ter Stegen will be out of action for over four months, the club would be able to drop him from its first-team squad and use 80 percent of his salary to register new players under La Liga's financial fair play rules. Currently, Barcelona are unable to register new signings Joan Garcia, Roony Bardghji, and Marcus Rashford in their squad. Wojciech Szczesny and Gerard Martin are also unregistered following new contracts, with Martin promoted from the B-team. With other avenues of income still to supply the necessary funds, Barcelona need the money from Ter Stegen's salary to register at least some of the five before their La Liga opener against Mallorca on August 16. However, for the moment, Ter Stegen is unwilling to back down, knowing that if he does so, he has no chance of playing until January, even if he is fit at the end of October. The problem for Barcelona is even worse, given that Ter Stegen and Inaki Pena are currently Barca's only two registered goalkeepers, with Pena not part of coach Hansi Flick's plans. That makes it more vital than ever that the club finds some way of registering Garcia and Szczesny, but the pressure on a goalkeeper who has played 422 times for the club is creating a conflict that shows no signs of ending. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ter Stegen had an operation on his back last week, with the goalkeeper posting on social media that he expected to be out of action for around three months. However, Barcelona's medical report estimates he will be sidelined for five months

Barcelona-Ter Stegen rift deepens amid medical report controversy

Barcelona's German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen produced two fine saves to deny Athletic Bilbao victory as La Liga leaders Barcelona were held to a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/barcelona-give-fresh-hope-to-la-liga-rivals-after-athletic-bilbao-stalemate-196487">goalless draw</a> at the Estadio San Mames on Sunday.&nbsp;

Ter Stegen turned away Markel Susaeta's arcing shot before the break and then produced a superb reflex stop to repel Inaki Williams' effort from point-blank range.&nbsp;

With the draw, Ernesto Valverde's squad thus dropped two points in the La Liga standings relative to Real Madrid, which is now behind Barca by only six points, but widened its lead to seven over Atletico Madrid, which slipped into third place.&nbsp;

Barca might even have left empty-handed with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez misfiring as Gaizka Garitano's men started and finished strongly.&nbsp;

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While Barcelona boss Valverde looked unfazed by the result during the post-match press conference.&nbsp;

He said, "We end this week exactly like we ended the previous one. We were on top last week and we are on top this week."

"And, if my calculations are correct, we will be on top after next week as well," he added.&nbsp;

On being asked about lack of communication between players, Valverde said, "Every time we talk about the attack, we always talk about the ability of the players to talk to each other in the right moment."

"Sometimes a player gets free and get the ball into his feet and other times, when he is expecting the ball to land into his feet, it goes into the space," Valverde added.&nbsp;

Although Athletic saw De Marcos dismissed for a second bookable offence in stoppage time, there was no late drama.&nbsp;

Barcelona's German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen produced two fine saves to deny Athletic Bilbao victory as La Liga leaders Barcelona were held to a goalless draw at the Estadio San Mames on Sunday.

Barcelona's German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen produced two fine saves to deny Athletic Bilbao victory as La Liga leaders Barcelona were held to a goalless draw at the Estadio San Mames on Sunday. Ter Stegen turned away Markel Susaeta's arcing shot before the break and then produced a superb reflex stop to repel Inaki Williams' effort from point-blank range. With the draw, Ernesto Valverde's squad thus dropped two points in the La Liga standings relative to Real Madrid, which is now behind Barca by only six points, but widened its lead to seven over Atletico Madrid, which slipped into third place. Barca might even have left empty-handed with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez misfiring as Gaizka Garitano's men started and finished strongly. 📝 Here's the story from San Mamés 🔵🔴 #AthleticBarça #ForçaBarça https://t.co/8klmaZYIND — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 10, 2019 × While Barcelona boss Valverde looked unfazed by the result during the post-match press conference. He said, "We end this week exactly like we ended the previous one. We were on top last week and we are on top this week." "And, if my calculations are correct, we will be on top after next week as well," he added. On being asked about lack of communication between players, Valverde said, "Every time we talk about the attack, we always talk about the ability of the players to talk to each other in the right moment." "Sometimes a player gets free and get the ball into his feet and other times, when he is expecting the ball to land into his feet, it goes into the space," Valverde added. Although Athletic saw De Marcos dismissed for a second bookable offence in stoppage time, there was no late drama.

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German&nbsp;goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is regaining full fitness and getting ready for the Football World cup which is scheduled to start from next month.&nbsp;

On 16 September 2017, Neuer suffered the second metatarsal fracture within six months while playing against Mainz&nbsp;in a Bundesliga game.

German coach Joachim Loew is confident that the 32-year-old Germany captain, part of his 2014 World Cup-winning team, would play in Russia.

Although, time is running fast but Manuel Neuer has one last chance to prove his mettle for the world champions' title defence ahead of FIFA 2018.

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The defending champions will play their second friendly match on June 2 against Austria.

However, Neuer had taken part in Germany's training session but the final 23-man squad will be announced on June 3.

Germany will begin their World Cup campaign against Mexico in Moscow on 17 June. Sweden and South Korea complete Group F.

Bayern Munich keeper Neuer has not played since breaking a bone in his foot back in September that required surgery, putting his chances of making the finals in doubt.

Bayern Munich keeper Neuer has not played since breaking a bone in his foot back in September that required surgery, putting his chances of making the finals in doubt

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is regaining full fitness and getting ready for the Football World cup which is scheduled to start from next month. On 16 September 2017, Neuer suffered the second metatarsal fracture within six months while playing against Mainz in a Bundesliga game. German coach Joachim Loew is confident that the 32-year-old Germany captain, part of his 2014 World Cup-winning team, would play in Russia. Although, time is running fast but Manuel Neuer has one last chance to prove his mettle for the world champions' title defence ahead of FIFA 2018. Work, work, work, work, work, @Manuel_Neuer! ?#DieMannschaft #ZSMMN pic.twitter.com/TFntdxqhuC — Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) May 24, 2018 × The defending champions will play their second friendly match on June 2 against Austria. However, Neuer had taken part in Germany's training session but the final 23-man squad will be announced on June 3. Germany will begin their World Cup campaign against Mexico in Moscow on 17 June. Sweden and South Korea complete Group F. Bayern Munich keeper Neuer has not played since breaking a bone in his foot back in September that required surgery, putting his chances of making the finals in doubt.

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