Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Sports News / Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns after row with Messi
    Next Article
    Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns after row with Messi

    Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns after row with Messi

    By Rajdeep Saha
    Oct 28, 2020
    02:20 pm

    What's the story

    Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned as FC Barcelona President after intense pressure kept building on him.

    Fans wanted him out and the fallout with Lionel Messi became even more catastrophic.

    Bartomeu stood down on Tuesday, along with the entire board of directors.

    However, Bartomeu revealed he accepted proposals for the club to join the European Super League.

    Here are further details.

    Bartomeu

    Resentment had grown against Bartomeu's leadership

    According to the BBC, Bartomeu was due to step down in March, having served the maximum two terms as President, but was facing a vote of no confidence.

    More than 20,000 club members signed a motion to have him removed.

    Further, resentment had grown against his leadership over the past year due to poor financial situation, shoddy transfers, and lack of on-field success.

    You're
    12%
    through

    Quote

    It's a composed and relaxed decision, says Bartomeu

    Bartomeu said his decision was a composed and relaxed one. "I want to communicate my resignation along with the rest of the board," said Bartomeu in an official announcement. "It's a composed and relaxed decision agreed with all my fellow directors."

    You're
    25%
    through

    Mistakes

    Things went downhill under Bartomeu

    The club won four leagues, four cups, and the treble in 2014-15 while he was President, but since then, there were several issues on and off the field that crept up.

    Barcelona spent around €400 mn on the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele, with no success.

    The constant change of managers too didn't help.

    You're
    37%
    through

    Saga

    Bartomeu stopped Messi from leaving Barcelona

    Earlier, Messi had submitted a transfer request and stated he wanted to leave after nearly two decades with the Spanish giants.

    However, Bartomeu stopped Messi from leaving the club by saying that a £624m release clause would have to be met.

    In an interview with Goal, Messi said Bartomeu didn't keep his word.

    He also said paying £624m will be impossible for any club.

    You're
    50%
    through

    2019-20

    Barca endured a difficult 2019-20 campaign

    Messi's announcement of the transfer request came 11 days after Barcelona's humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarters.

    It was one of the worst defeats in Messi's glittering career and in the club's history.

    The defeat capped a difficult season for Barcelona, who failed to win a single trophy since 2007-08.

    They also saw Real Madrid win La Liga.

    You're
    62%
    through

    Situation

    How things shaped up regarding Messi's situation?

    Messi's contract stated he had to inform Barcelona by June 10 regarding his decision to stay or leave.

    However, that was the period when La Liga resumed amid the delay caused by coronavirus.

    Barca were also alive in the UCL. Messi knew he had verbal agreement on place and expressed his views once their season ended.

    However, Bartomeu denied Messi leaving under his tenure.

    You're
    75%
    through

    Displeasure

    Messi wasn't pleased with the decisions being taken

    Messi wasn't pleased with the club's hierarchy in terms of decision-making.

    Bartomeu was the central figure in it. Messi had lashed out against former director of football, Eric Abidal after the latter blamed him for the departure of Ernesto Valverde.

    He also didn't enjoy playing under Quique Setien.

    The handling of Luis Suarez didn't go well with Messi.

    He expressed his displeasure on Instagram.

    You're
    87%
    through

    Information

    Bartomeu got things wrong by keeping an unhappy Messi

    Bartomeu didn't get his decision right by blocking Messi's move. It's understood that the legendary footballer is unhappy at the club and is likely to depart next summer. Messi is free to talk to other clubs in January 2021.

    Done!
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Football
    Lionel Messi
    La Liga
    Josep Maria Bartomeu

    Latest

    Netflix's 'The Four Seasons' Season 2: What to expect Steve Carell
    Decoding the Bundesliga 2024/25 campaign in stats Bundesliga
    David Warner slams his 110th fifty in T20s: Key stats David Warner
    Ahead of 'King,' revisiting best Shah Rukh Khan-Rani Mukerji collaborations Rani Mukerji

    Football

    Key details about the Champions League and Europa League draws UEFA Champions League
    Champions League 2020-21: Records that can be scripted UEFA Champions League
    Carabao Cup, Tottenham beat Chelsea on penalties: Records broken Chelsea FC
    Transfer window: Players that could still secure big moves Manchester United

    Lionel Messi

    Barcelona players have taken 70% wage cut, says Lionel Messi Instagram
    Messi or Ronaldo? Kaka names his favorite player Real Madrid
    Coronavirus outbreak: Real Madrid players to take 10-20% pay cut Real Madrid
    Lionel Messi brands Inter Milan transfer rumors as fake news Football

    La Liga

    La Liga resumption: Key players to watch out for Real Madrid
    La Liga resumption: All that you need to know Real Madrid
    La Liga, gameweek 28: All that you need to know Real Madrid
    La Liga: Messi claims new record as Barcelona beat Mallorca Real Madrid

    Josep Maria Bartomeu

    Neymar to stand trial in a corruption case Neymar
    Ernesto Valverde named new Barcelona manager Football
    #CatalanCrisis deepens, Spain to remove leaders, take control of Catalonia Spain
    Spanish champions Barca unveil new home kit in style La Liga
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025