The former president of Barcelona was accused of defaming Messi



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The former president of Barcelona arrested – DailyMail Source

In a press release issued on the afternoon of 1 to 3 (local time), the Barcelona Club announced its willingness to fully cooperate with the police and justice agencies to facilitate the investigation, to have a clear conclusion about the incident soon.

Barcelona also expressed the utmost respect for the judicial process and the presumed innocence of those affected in the investigation.

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Spanish police searched the clubhouse

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Barcelona press release of the arrest

The former president of the club Josep Maria Bartomeu, the CEO Oscar Grau, the head of the legal department Roman Gómez Ponti and the president counselor Jaume Masferrer were arrested by the Spanish police for alleged involvement in “war translation. Defamation” on social networks while these people were in office. “

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Former club president Josep Bartomeu

According to Spanish media, the police entered the Camp Nou in the morning from 1 to 3 (local time) to register and carry out the arrests of Oscar Grau, Roman Gómez Ponti and Jaume Masferrer. In particular, former President Josep Bartomeu was arrested at his home.

The Directorate of Economic Crimes of the Police of Catalonia is in charge of searching, capturing and seizing the evidence related to the “Barcagate” project last year. The officials are accused of launching a campaign to smear many members of Barcelona itself.

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The Cadena Ser radio station cited official sources that I3 Ventures was hired by the Barcelona owners to create several accounts on Twitter and Facebook to post negative stories about Messi’s partner, former captain Carles Puyol and Xavi Hernández, the deputy defender Gerard Piqué, former coach Pep Guardiola and former president Joan Laporta.

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The relationship between President Bartomeu and Messi has long been fractured

Barcelona has been using the services of I3 Ventures since 2017. Initially, 6 invoices have been announced for a total value close to 1 million euros. I3 Ventures was largely focused on Messi delaying signing a new contract last summer, a particularly divisive issue within the team.

Dong Linh (according to SportMail, AS)



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