Lionel Messi Addresses 'Strange' Accusations Levelled at President in Barçagate Scandal

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has described it as a ‘strange subject’ after the club was forced to deny wrongdoing amid claims they organised public criticism of players in order to protect the reputation of under-pressure president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The ​bizarre claims emerged earlier this week and there was a ferocious backlash with former president Joan Laporta in particular, calling for top-level resignations. “It is outrageous they use these mafia practices to stain the image of... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/