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The paper napkin became a makeshift contract at a meeting in December 2000 to assure the then 13-year-old’s father that Barcelona wanted him at the club.
Girona’s Valentin Castellanos scored twice in each half of a 4-2 win that further dented the reigning European champions’ domestic title hopes.
Socceroos star Awer Mabil has clinched a four-year deal with Cadiz in Spain’s top flight - the perfect response to a detractor who told him he wasn’t good enough to play in one of Europe’s top five leagues.
Born in a hut in a Kenyan refugee camp,Awer Mabil dedicated his match-winning penalty to Australia after resettling his family and giving them “a chance of life.”
The 33-year-old had heart tests after leaving the field,holding his chest,during Barcelona’s match against Alaves in October.
When the numbers associated with Lionel Messi’s signing began to filter through,it was enough to make a football purist’s eyes water,brain melt and heart drop.
The agreement to sign the 34-year-old Argentine is a major coup for wealthy PSG,who will add one of the best players of all time to an already formidable front line.
While the Argentine legend did not confirm he would head to France,he said he plans to carry on and still harbours ambitions of winning another Champions League trophy.
It’s been a busy day in the European transfer market with the news two of the continent’s most in-demand stars will leave their boyhood clubs ahead of the new season.
Mat Ryan had one season remaining on his contract with Brighton and was loaned to Premier League rivals Arsenal midway through last season after losing his spot.