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The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Ter Stegen faces sanctions from Barcelona after using loophole in move that will BLOCK new signing's registration
Ter Stegen could even be replaced as Barca captain MADE HIS MARC Ter Stegen faces sanctions from Barcelona after using loophole in move that will BLOCK new signing's registration MARC-ANDRE TER STEGEN could face sanctions from Barcelona after refusing to sign a medical report that could see the Catalan side register a replacement. The German, 33, is suffering with a back injury. Advertisement 3 Marc Andre ter Stegen played just eight times in LaLiga last season Credit: AP Last month, the veteran goalkeeper confirmed that he would require surgery. Earlier this summer, Barca signed stopper Joan Garcia from city rivals Espanyol - but they have not yet registered the 24-year-old. The Catalan side are once again at the limit of LaLiga's financial rules, although Ter Stegen's injury could see them find a way out. If league bosses determine the Barca stalwart's injury to be severe enough to sideline him for five or more months, Hansi Flick's side could use 80 per cent of his salary to register someone else. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL SESK-GO Newcastle make new £79m Sesko offer and hope to beat Man Utd to him in next 24hrs In order to submit a medical report to LaLiga chiefs, however, Barcelona need Ter Stegen's written consent. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the goalkeeper has so far refused to do so - leaving his replacement Garcia in limbo. Confirming that he had gone under the knife on July 24, Ter Stegen insisted in an Instagram post that he would only be out for three months. Ter Stegen's stance is said to have frustrated figures within Barcelona. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 3 No Barca player has previously refused to sign a medical report. Previous examples include Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo doing so, enabling the club to register Dani Olmo and Inigo Martinez. Advertisement Marcus Rashford can't contain his excitement after agreeing Barcelona transfer Barcelona are now reportedly consulting with their lawyers regarding a potential internal punishment for Ter Stegen. The goalkeeper is within his rights to refuse to sign the medical report. But lawyers may determine that Barca players' contracts stipulate that they must not act in a way that could harm the club. The situation is complicated further by the fact that Ter Stegen is Barcelona captain. Advertisement According to Spanish paper Sport, some figures within the club want Ter Stegen to be replaced as skipper over the ongoing conflict. But players are said to have rallied around their captain, rejecting the idea of a replacement. Barcelona were in South Korea on a pre-season tour last week. Flick's men defeated K-League side Daegu 5-0 yesterday, with Garcia starting between the sticks and Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford on the scoresheet. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Barcelona forced to move Marcus Rashford's home debut to tiny 6000-seater stadium with astonishing ticket prices
Rashford has broken his silence on the prospect of not being registered in time to play for Barca's La Liga opener STADIUM DRAMA Barcelona forced to move Marcus Rashford's home debut to tiny 6000-seater stadium with astonishing ticket prices MARCUS RASHFORD's home debut for Barcelona has been moved to a stadium with an incredibly small capacity. Rashford and the La Liga giants will take on former Barca star Cesc Fabregas' Como in a Joan Gamper Trophy showdown on Sunday night. Advertisement 4 Marcus Rashford's home debut for Barcelona won't take place at the Nou Camp Credit: GETTY 4 It's set to take place at Johan Cruyff Stadium, the home of Barcelona's women's team Credit: GETTY 4 The revamped Nou Camp still isn't ready to be occupied by the Catalan club Credit: EPA Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Barca had hoped to stage the match in the new-and-improved Nou Camp but had those hopes dashed by the city council last month. The Estadi Lluis Companys, where Barca played their home games last season, was seemingly the logical venue to host the match. But the stadium is unable to stage the game due to obligations to host a number of concerts. So that has paved the way for the city's 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium, the home of Barcelona's women's team, to host the match. Advertisement READ MORE ON RASHFORD OFF THE MARC Rashford scores 1st Barca goal but can't play in LaLiga amid register issue Tickets for the match went on sale on Monday, and prices have raised plenty of eyebrows. The cheapest ticket will cost an eye-watering £120 (€138), with the most expensive setting fans back £172 (€198). Fans will be looking forward to seeing Rashford - who is on loan from Manchester United - in the flesh. Rashford, 27, joined the Catalan club last month on loan for the duration of the 2025/26 season. Advertisement SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN 4 Marcus Rashford is on a season-long loan at the Nou Camp Credit: AFP He made his Barca bow in a friendly with Vissel Kobe late last month and left much to be desired. But he found the scoring touch in the 65th minute of Barca's 5-0 win over South Korean side Daegu FC on Monday. Advertisement Marcus Rashford can't contain his excitement after agreeing Barcelona transfer The signing of Rashford is a marquee one for Barca, although they're currently facing a battle to register the striker for their first La Liga match of the season against Real Mallorca later this month. That's due to the club's difficulty meeting La Liga's salary limit, which was responsible for Dani Olmo's delayed domestic debut last year. Despite the uncertainty around his registration, Rashford isn't worried about the matter. He said: "It's something for the club to sort out. "I believe they are going to get it sorted. Advertisement "I just focus on training and be ready for the start of the season." Meanwhile, club president Joan Laporta told MARCA: "We signed this player because he was deeply committed to coming to Barcelona. "He's fast, strong, committed, and did everything he could to sign for Barca. "He put pressure on his agent, spoke to the club, and at the same time, spoke to Manchester United."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Marcus Rashford scores first Barcelona goal as fears emerge Man Utd loanee WON'T be able to play in LaLiga
OFF THE MARC Marcus Rashford scores first Barcelona goal as fears emerge Man Utd loanee WON'T be able to play in LaLiga MARCUS RASHFORD scored his first goal for Barcelona in the midst of the club's battles to register him before the start of the LaLiga season. The 27-year-old forward signed for the Spanish giants on a season-long loan from Manchester United last month. 1 Marcus Rashford is able to train and feature in friendly matches whilst he waits to be registered for LaLiga Credit: Getty Rashford's first goal for Barca rounded off a 5-0 thrashing of South Korean side Daegu FC in the Far East on Monday. The England winger delivered a composed finish as he confidently found the bottom corner from 12 yards out in the 65th minute. Despite it being Rashford's third friendly appearance in red and blue, he has not been registered to play in LaLiga yet. It comes after the club failed to meet the league's salary limits once again. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS NO END IN SIGHT Ex-England star Andros Townsend joins Thai minnows founded 8 years ago Barca faced similar issues last season with Dani Olmo forced to wait for his league debut after signing in the summer of 2024. Rashford and fellow new arrival Joan Garcia could now be in the same situation as they wait to be registered. But with less than two weeks to go before the team's opening league game against Mallorca, the Man Utd loanee is not worried. Before kick-off he said: "It's something for the club to sort out. I believe they are going to get it sorted. I just focus on training and be ready for the start of the season." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Meanwhile, club president Joan Laporta told MARCA: "We signed this player because he was deeply committed to coming to Barcelona. "He's fast, strong, committed, and did everything he could to sign for Barca. He put pressure on his agent, spoke to the club, and at the same time, spoke to Manchester United." Laporta added that more signings could still be made despite the registration concerns already existing.
