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Jul 2022
54m 47s

Barcelona: Still more than a club?

Bbc World Service
About this episode

We discuss the financial situation at Barcelona, their moves in the transfer market, hopes for the new season and the success of their women’s team.

Sportsworld's Delyth Lloyd is joined by the Athletic’s Pol Ballus, Ernest Macia of Radio Catalunya, finance expert Kieran Maguire, German football journalist Constantin Eckner and former Barcelona Femení forward Toni Duggan.

Photo: General view of the Camp Nou Stadium prior the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano. (Credit: Getty Images)

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