Browsing: President Josep Maria Bartomeu

Sources told ESPN in October that any breakaway tournament, which would effectively replace the Champions League, could be doomed to failure as it would struggle to get crucial approval from governing bodies.

This was after the Argentina captain reluctantly opted to stay at the club this month after failing to force through a move.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu faces a huge problem at the Catalan club after six Directors resigned in a move that questioned how it has been managed in recent months and what is being planned for the future.