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While Lionel Messi is fighting with "Barcelona", president Josep Maria Bartomeu faced another problem - accusations of illegally enriching the club's account. According to the influential Spanish newspaper "El Mundo", the Catalonia police has accused the "Barcelona" leader of corruption. It is alleged that J. Bartomeu may have profited from transactions made on behalf of the club. In the case known as "Barcagate", a financial report showing traces of internal corruption within the club has been revealed. Earlier, the Spanish media reported that J. Bartomeu hired the "I3 Ventures" agency from the club's account, which tarnished his competitors and supporters in the online space. This story mentions names such as Pep Guardiola, Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique, and L. Messi.
