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Jun 2022
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Numbers Game! Troubling times for Barcel...

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On episode 358, Dan and Levon discuss the current state of Barcelona's finances and the worst-case scenarios for the near future. They talk about the deals on the table, the Tebas vs. Laporta feud, Lieke Martens to PSG, and much more!

Running Order:

How bad are Barcelona's finances still?

Should Barcelona accept the merchandising or TV rights deals?

Who's right (or wrong) in the Tebas vs. Laporta feud?

How will remember Martens at Barcelona?

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