The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday, and this year’s decision promises to be one of the tightest in recent memory. Three players stand out as leading candidates, with two of them coming from Barcelona — <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamine-yamal">Lamine Yamal</a> and Raphinha.



What could have been a full-on celebration for the Catalan club might end up being a bit more subdued. According to Mundo Deportivo, two key teammates — Robert Lewandowski and Pedri — are reportedly not expected to attend the gala.



Having already experienced the event before, Pedri has decided to prioritize rest this time. With Barcelona’s schedule growing more demanding, the midfielder prefers to stay in Spain and focus on preparing for Thursday’s league match against Real Oviedo.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pedri">Pedri</a> is currently the only Barça outfield player who has started every single game this season. That includes all four opening league matches as well as their Champions League group stage debut, making his decision to skip the gala understandable.



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<h2>Why Lewandowski might not attend</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski">Lewandowski</a>, meanwhile, reportedly opted out because he does not see himself as a frontrunner for the award. There may also be lingering frustration between France Football and the Polish striker, given the events of 2020.


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Many fans and analysts believe Lewandowski was “robbed” of the 2020 Ballon d’Or when France Football, the award’s organizer, canceled that year’s ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision sparked controversy, as Lewandowski had been the overwhelming favorite to win.



During the 2019-20 campaign, Lewandowski led Bayern Munich to a historic treble, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League, while also finishing as the top scorer in every competition.



<h2>The Lewandowski controversy lives on</h2>



The debate reignited in 2021 when the award returned and Lionel Messi was named the winner for a fantastic season with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a>. Even Messi acknowledged the situation during his acceptance speech, stating that Lewandowski deserved the 2020 award. This public recognition only fueled the belief that the striker had been unfairly denied one of soccer’s most prestigious individual honors.

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After an impressive season with Paris Saint-Germain, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ousmane-dembele" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ousmane Dembele</a> has emerged as a top contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The French forward played a crucial role in PSG’s triumphant UEFA Champions League campaign. Meanwhile, Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal has also gained attention as a strong candidate after his standout performances with Barcelona. In a surprising twist, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rodri" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rodri</a> introduced two additional players to the conversation.



Rodri gave a clear answer about who he thinks are the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or. “Out of affection, I would like Lamine or Pedri to win, although if it’s based on sporting merits, maybe Ousmane or Vitinha,” he said at the press conference. Although he mentioned Yamal as one of the favorites, implying that he does not have sufficient sporting merits was somewhat controversial.



In the 2024-25 season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamine-yamal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lamine Yamal</a> emerged as one of the world’s top talents, netting 18 goals and delivering 25 assists over 55 appearances for Barcelona. His influence extended to the international stage, where he shone for Spain in the Nations League, scoring three goals and contributing one assist. Despite being 18 years old and not winning the 2025 Champions League title, his remarkable performances have solidified his status among the elite.



Rodri made headlines by including <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pedri" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pedri</a> and Vitinha among his favorite players for the prestigious award. While neither player is known for scoring goals like wingers or forwards, their recent performances have been vital, significantly impacting their team’s offense. Notably, Vitinha stands out as a strong contender for the award, having clinched both the Champions League and Nations League titles last season.



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<h2>When will the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or be announced?</h2>



Following an action-packed season, anticipation for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is reaching a fever pitch as several standout candidates vie for soccer’s most prestigious individual honor. The winner will be revealed on Monday, September 22, during a grand ceremony at the iconic Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.


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<h2>Either Dembele or Lamine could make history by winning the Ballon d’Or</h2>



Despite featuring strong contenders for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal are the top favorites to chinch the award. And both have opportunities to make history. if Paris Saint-Germain’s standout Dembele wins, he will become the sixth French player to earn the honor. This victory would elevate France to eight awards, tying with Argentina for the most in the award’s history.



Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal holds the potential to set an astonishing record. Should the Barcelona prodigy win, he would become the youngest Ballon d’Or recipient ever, achieving this feat at just 18 years and 2 months old. This would surpass Ronaldo Nazario’s milestone, established when he won at 21 years and 3 months.

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Spain’s national team is gearing up for the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals against the Netherlands, with head coach Luis de la Fuente unveiling the roster of players who will represent the country in two crucial matches this March.



During a press conference following the announcement, de la Fuente explained his selections and took the opportunity to single out one of his players as the best in the world in his position. That player is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pedri">Pedri</a>, who, according to de la Fuente, stands unmatched in his position.



“Simplifying, I think we have the chance to rely on the best players in the world in many positions. And Pedri, right now, is at a point of maturity, performance, and game interpretation like never before,” de la Fuente said. “I still believe we haven’t seen the best Pedri we’re going to see. He has room to grow, and we’re going to witness and enjoy it,” he added.



The coach emphasized Pedri’s importance to the team. “He gives us a lot of versatility. He can play in more advanced roles, closer to the area, but at his club, he plays more as a number eight, deeper, and he does it exceptionally well. He allows us to adjust our game thanks to his talent”. De la Fuente concluded with a bold declaration: “For me, he’s the best player in the world in his position, and we’re going to enjoy and value him”.



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<h2>Pedri’s pick for the greatest player</h2>



While his coach sees him as the best, Pedri himself has a clear opinion about the greatest player of all time. During a Twitch stream with Spanish personality Ibai Llanos, Pedri named Lionel Messi as his pick for the GOAT.


 

 

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“I think he’s the best in history,” Pedri admitted. “I was lucky enough to play alongside him, and it was crazy. Just watching him train made me think, ‘What am I doing here with him?’”



The 22-year-old midfielder also reminisced about the first time he met Messi. “I’ll always remember the first day. I walked into the locker room, and I froze,” Pedri recalled. “It wasn’t just seeing him and asking for a photo. It was that I was about to train with him. Imagine being a 17-year-old kid from Las Palmas, and the first person you see is Messi. It’s overwhelming”.



<h2>Spain’s squad for the Nations League</h2>



Here’s the roster de la Fuente has chosen to face the Netherlands:



<h3>Goalkeepers</h3>



<ul><li>David Raya (Arsenal)</li><li>Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao)</li><li>Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad)</li></ul>



<h3>Defenders</h3>



<ul><li>Pedro Porro (Tottenham)</li><li>Óscar Mingueza (Celta de Vigo)</li><li>Robin Le Normand (Atlético Madrid)</li><li>Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)</li><li>Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona)</li><li>Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid)</li><li>Grimaldo (Benfica)</li><li>Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)</li></ul>



<h3>Midfielders</h3>



<ul><li>Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)</li><li>Marc Casadó (Barcelona)</li><li>Fabián Ruiz (PSG)</li><li>Mikel Merino (Arsenal)</li><li>Álex Baena (Villarreal)</li><li>Pedri (Barcelona)</li></ul>



<h3>Forwards</h3>



<ul><li>Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)</li><li>Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)</li><li>Ferrán Torres (Barcelona)</li><li>Yeremy (Villarreal)</li><li>Dani Olmo (Barcelona)</li><li>Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)</li><li>Álvaro Morata (Galatasaray)</li><li>Bryan Zaragoza (Osasuna)</li><li>Samu (Porto)</li><li>Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)</li></ul>



The squad notably excludes several high-profile players, such as Isco, Gayá, Gavi, Alejandro Baldé, Fermín Lopez, and Eric Garcia. Despite these omissions, de la Fuente appears confident in the group he’s assembled to lead Spain in the crucial Nations League showdown.

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Spain is gearing up for a crucial <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/uefa-euro">UEFA Euro 2024</a> semifinal match against France, vying for a place in the final and aiming to secure their fourth European Championship title, which would make them the most successful team in the competition’s history. Unfortunately, they will have to do so without Pedri, who will also miss the final if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain">Spain</a> advances.



The young midfielder suffered a sprained inner lateral ligament in his left knee in the quarter-final match against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/germany">Germany</a>, after a hard foul by Toni Kroos just three minutes into the game. Despite attempting to continue, Pedri was forced to leave the field and was replaced by Dani Olmo after just seven minutes.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> has indicated that Pedri’s recovery could take up to a month and a half. This timeline means the 21-year-old midfielder will miss the preseason and could be doubtful for the start of the Spanish LaLiga on August 16.



<h2>Pedri’s response to Toni Kroos</h2>



Following Spain’s 2-1 extra-time victory over Germany, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> midfielder Toni Kroos, who committed the foul that led to Pedri’s injury, sent a message of apology: “Sorry and get well soon Pedri! It was not my intention to hurt you. A speedy recovery and all the best. You are a great player.”



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Pedri responded the next day, expressing his gratitude in a social media post: “I came to Germany for Euro 2024 and here I will continue, until the end. Because the dream, have no doubt, continues. This week it’s my turn to encourage and contribute in another way to this great family that is the Spanish National Team. Your support and that of all of you are incredible. The hardest moment has passed and the road back to being at full strength with Barcelona has begun. Thank you, Toni Kroos, for your message. This is soccer, and these things happen. Your career and your achievements will remain forever.”


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Spain will need to rally without their young star, but with a strong squad, they remain determined to push for glory at Euro 2024.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Lewandowski</a> arrived at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a> in 2022 in a shocking move from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bayern-munich" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bayern Munich</a>. Unfortunately, his time with the Blaugranas could be over soon, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pedri" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pedri</a> knows exactly who could replace the Polish striker in the near future.



In 2022, FC Barcelona decided to sign Robert Lewandowski to finally have a top striker up front. Since Luis Suarez’s departure, the Culers were unable to have a decent center forward, and the Polish was the right answer to solve this problem.



However, Lewandowski’s age is now a problem for the club. The 35-year-old striker could be living his final days with the team, and they have to find a decent replacement for him soon.



<h2>Pedri highlights his choice for Lewandowski’s potential replacement at FC Barcelona</h2>



Most FC Barcelona fans are aware that Lewandowski’s tenure with the team may conclude soon. With the club aiming to rejuvenate its roster using younger talents, the 35-year-old striker appears to be excluded from their future plans.


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Recently, the team signed Vitor Roque, who is set to be the team’s striker in the near future. However, Pedri thinks that there are two players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Premier League</a> that FC Barcelona should sign to replace Lewandowski.



In conversation with Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, Pedri expressed his preference for either <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Erling Haaland</a> or Julian Alvarez to join FC Barcelona, potentially replacing Robert Lewandowski.



Llanos asked the midfielder about the player Barcelona should sign next. Pedri mentioned Haaland or Alvarez, prompting the streamer to inquire about Lewandowski. “Yes, but he won’t be playing until he’s 60 years old,” replied the midfielder.



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As mentioned earlier, Vitor Roque has already joined the team and may be included in the club’s roster soon. However, Haaland and Alvarez have showcased remarkable performances at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester City</a> in a top competition like the Premier League, drawing significant interest from multiple clubs eyeing the signing of both strikers.



<h2>What is the market value of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez?</h2>



The main problem in Pedri’s dreams is the market value of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez. Manchester City has two of the best strikers in the world currently, and they are very aware of it.


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Alvarez was acquired for approximately $24 million and now holds a market value of $90 million. In contrast, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/borussia-dortmund" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Borussia Dortmund</a> sold Haaland to the Citizens for $60 million, and his value has skyrocketed by an additional $120 million since his arrival in 2022.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> winning his eighth award was the biggest storyline from the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ballon-d%27or">Ballon d’Or</a> gala. But the ceremony included other recognitions, including the Kopa Trophy given to the best U-21 player of the season.



Unsurprisingly, Real Madrid sensation <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jude-bellingham">Jude Bellingham</a> emerged victorious. But unlike many other stars, Messi didn’t pick him in first place. Instead, the Argentine superstar first vote went for Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich.



Messi’s next choice was former Barcelona teammate Pedri, with Bellingham in third place. The English midfielder had a fantastic performance at the 2022 World Cup, before leaving Borussia Dortmund for Real Madrid in the summer.



While he didn’t lead Messi’s list, Bellingham was voted as the primary candidate by many other legends. Ronaldo, Kaka, Zidane, Blokhin, Van Basten, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Nedved Shevchenko, Cannavaro, Modric and Figo went for the Birmingham product.



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<h2>Messi sees a great generation of young players</h2>



In his Ballon d’Or acceptance speech, Messi made it clear how highly he thinks of the younger generation that is taking the spotlight in world soccer. In an interview with L’Equipe, not only did he admit this may have been his last award, but also named which players could win it from now on.


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“There may be a very beautiful rivalry in the coming years with players like Haaland, Mbappe, Vinicius and many young players competing for the Ballon d’Or. I also think that Lamine Yamal, who is still very young and now plays for Barcelona, ​​will play a prominent role and fight for it in the future too. There will certainly be others competing for it, new players that we do not know will appear, because there are always new players. And I think it will be a very beautiful era to enjoy,” he said.



Erling Haaland was the biggest rival in Messi’s pursuit for an eighth Ballon d’Or, as the Norwegian striker recorded an impressive 52 goals for Manchester City last season. Leo admitted Haaland also deserved it, claiming he will probably win it in the next few years.



<h2>Is Bellingham a future Ballon d’Or winner?</h2>



Bellingham’s fantastic start to life in Spain, with 13 goals in 14 appearances, makes one wonder how far he can go. Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, for instance, already imagines him as a Ballon d’Or winner.


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“The sky is the limit for him if he keeps doing what he is doing,” Bale told Sky Sports. “I haven’t seen a lot, but he has made a great start, scoring a lot of goals which is important at a club like Madrid. He’s doing well. I hope he keeps on going and makes Britain proud.”



His recent Kopa Trophy success suggests Bellingham could challenge for the biggest individual prize in the years to come. But of course, he will face competition. Haaland, Mbappe, and Vinicius may lead the debate, but younger players such as Pedri or Gavi could also be in the mix.

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Lionel Messi's vote for the 2023 Kopa Trophy revealed

For quite some time, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/No-Ronaldo-Nazario-Casillas-Neymar-Roberto-Carlos-ChatGPT-picks-soccers-all-time-best-XI-20230331-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">football/soccer</a> players have been among the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/Lionel-Messi-and-LeBron-James-among-the-2022-worlds-top-10-highest-paid-athletes-in-the-world--20221231-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">highest-paid athletes</a> around. It’s no surprise that their worthhas been rising steadily in recent years, given their superior abilities on the field and their capacity to bring in money for their teams.
The growing competitiveness between clubs, the globalization of the sport, the involvement of agents, and the infusion of money into the sport have all contributed to this. Because of this, top teams throughout the globe are increasingly prepared to spend more money on players.
Many superstarsare now among the highest-paid sportsmen in the world due to the rising demand for their services. With the sport’s continued growth in prominence and interest, it stands to reason that players’ value would climb in tandem.
<h2>What is the best starting XIwith the biggest market value in 2023?</h2>
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrids-Carlo-Ancelotti-is-not-even-top-5-The-highest-paid-managers-in-Football-20230331-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thibaut Courtois</a>, who won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid last season, is now worth €60 million.In defense, Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol of Leipzig, who was a revelation at the World Cup, is joined by <a href="http://bolavip.com/en/soccer/whos-the-highest-paid-player-in-premier-league-history-20221007-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> championRuben Dias of Manchester City and Bayern center-back Matthijs de Ligt.
Transfermarkt have placed a total value of €75 million on each of the three players at the moment.In the middle of the pitch, one can find 2022 IFFHS Men’s World’s Best Young Player, Jude Bellingham (valued at €120m), who is matched up alongside his Bayern rival, Jamal Musiala (€110m), and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pedris-salary-at-barcelona-how-much-he-makes-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221101-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedri (€100m)</a>of Barcelona.
Together with PSG superstar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Neither-Erling-Haaland-nor-Kylian-Mbappe-Who-is-the-player-with-the-highest-market-value-in-2023-20230106-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kylian Mbappe (worth €180m)</a>and Manchester City’s jewel <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Manchester-City-and-Man-United-lead-the-pack-of-the-Premier-Leagues-highest-paid-players-for-202223-season-20230330-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erling Haaland (€170m)</a>,the attack is fanned out by Real Madrid’s Vinicius (€120m) and Bukayo Saka (€110m) of the current Premier League table leaders, Arsenal,on the wings.
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No Lionel Messi, Neymar, Ronald Araujo, Gavi: What is the most valuable XI in the world in 2023?

No Lionel Messi, Neymar, Ronald Araujo, Gavi: What is the most valuable XI in the world in 2023? - Bolavip US

Familiar foes meet on Thursday, March 2, when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrid-vs-Barcelona-Date-Time-and-TV-Channel-in-the-US-to-watch-the-2022-2023-Copa-Del-Rey-20230301-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid welcome FC Barcelona</a> to the Santiago Bernabeuin the first leg of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrid-vs-Barcelona-Probable-lineups-for-this-2022-2023-Copa-del-Rey-game-20230228-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022-23 Copa del Rey</a> semifinals. Needless to say, all eyes will be on this massive derby.
Carlo Ancelotti‘s men made their way to this stage of the Spanish Cup by beating Cacereño, Villarreal, and crosstown rivals <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-who-have-never-won-champions-league-20201203-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atletico Madrid</a>. Now, it’s time to take on the lifelong rivals for a place in the grand final.
The Cules, on the other hand, reached the final four after leaving Intercity, Ceuda, and Real Sociedad on the way. Xavi Hernandez‘s side, however, head into the Clasico with some notable absences.
<h2>Why Pedri is not playing for Barcelona against Real Madrid</h2>
Pedri is missing Barcelona’s Copa del Rey clash against Real Madrid due to aright thigh injury. The Spain international has been on the sidelines since he was subbed off in the 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the first leg of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-with-most-uefa-europa-league-titles-of-all-time-20201023-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Europa League</a> knockout round.
Xavi will also have to overcome other casualties as neither Robert Lewandowski nor Ousmane Dembele are eligible for this game. Barca are currently atop LaLiga standings, but they come from a shock defeat to Almeria on the road— preceded by their Europa League elimination.
 
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Why is Pedri not playing for Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey?

Why is Pedri not playing for Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey? - Bolavip US

Exciting action ensued in the first leg of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-with-most-uefa-europa-league-titles-of-all-time-20201023-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022-23</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-with-most-uefa-europa-league-titles-of-all-time-20201023-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Europa League</a> Knockout Round play-offs between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Barcelona-vs-Manchester-United-TV-Channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-2022-2023-UEFA-Europa-League-in-your-country-20230215-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Barcelona-and-Manchester-United-draw-2-2-in-epic-battle-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20230216-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a>, which ended in a 2-2 tie at Camp Nou.The fans were treated to a fantastic evening of the sport despite the fact that the match was played in the UEL rather than the UEFA Champions League.
The two sides played to a scoreless first half before exchanging four goals in the second,sending the game to Manchester next Thursday for a decisive verdict.The Red Devils played the first leg without four players,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/What-happened-between-Manchester-United-duo-Antony-and-Bruno-Fernandes-against-Crystal-Palace-20230119-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Antony</a> and Scott McTominay, both of whom were sidelined by injury, and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Europa-League-Why-is-Lisandro-Martinez-not-playing-for-Man-United-vs-Barcelona-20230216-0021.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lisandro Martinez</a> and Marcel Sabitzer due tosuspension.
With the exception of Anthony Martial, all four players are expected to play in the upcoming game. Both Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek have been out of action for quite some time. On the other hand,unfortunately for Barcelona, they will be without not only Sergio Busquets and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Ousmane-Dembele-injury-update-How-long-is-he-out-with-FC-Barcelona-20230128-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ousmane Dembele</a> (both injured) but also <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/qatar-2022-why-is-gavi-of-spain-called-gavi-20221106-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gavi</a> (suspended) and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/You-liked-my-girlfriends-photo-so-give-me-your-jersey-Angry-Barcelona-fan-demands-Pedris-kit-20230126-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedri</a> (also injured).
<h2>How long will Pedri be out for Barcelona?</h2>
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One piece of bad news accompanying Barcelona’s return to the Europa League is the injury to Pedri. The young ace star went down with a right hamstring injury after a single effort, forcing him out of the game against Manchester United.
Starting for Barca against the Premier League team, Pedri was forced to depart the Camp Nou field with five minutes left before halftime due to injury. After being banged up in a minor incident, he urgently requested a sub from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Report-Barcelona-risk-losing-one-of-most-prized-assets-with-1B-release-clause-for-free-this-summer-20230211-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xavi Hernandez</a>.
An update on Pedri’s injuries was provided in a statement released by Barcelona:“FC Barcelona’s Pedri has injured the rectus femoris muscle in his right thigh (hamstring). Following tests on Friday morning the damage has been confirmed and he will be unavailable for selection until his leg has recovered.”
Diario AS reports that the midfielder will miss at least a month of action due to the injury, making it very improbable that he will make a comeback before the middle of March. He will not be able to play in the return leg next week, neither in the league games against Almeria, Valencia, and Athletic Club, as well in the first leg of the Cup del Rey Semi-Finals against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrid-vs-Barcelona-Gavi-breaks-incredible-record-for-El-Clasico-20230115-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a>. Even if Barcelona were to overcome Man United next week, the 18-year-old would likely miss both legs of the club’s Europa League Round of 16clash.
 
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Bad news for Barcelona: Xavi loses crucial player to injury ahead of Manchester United return game

Bad news for Barcelona: Xavi loses crucial player to injury ahead of Manchester United return game - Bolavip US

After a long time, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-joins-psg-13-superstars-who-have-left-barcelona-on-bad-terms-20210811-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> can finally boast something—that it’s not about the past—against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/champions-league-winners-list-by-year-20220526-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a>. The Cules are on pace to win their first LaLiga title in years, leading the Spanish league standings with 53 points in 20 games.
On Sunday, Xavi‘s team went eight points clear of its lifelong rival by defeating Sevilla 3-0 after Mallorca upset Los Blancos. Though they’re out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-who-have-never-won-champions-league-20201203-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a>, Barca are enjoying this moment after years of suffering.
If not, just ask Pedri. The Spanish sensation took to Instagram after his side’s victory, taking a subtle shot at Real Madrid. He deleted his post only a few minutes later, but it had already gone viral by then.
<h2>Barcelona: Pedri trolls Real Madrid with ironic post, later deletes it</h2>
Posting a picture of himself in action against Sevilla, Pedri emphasized on his number to mock the eternal rivals. With a circle around the No. 8 in his short, the Barca youngster had a hilarious, yet subtle way to mock Real Madrid, who are now eight points below Barcelona.
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However, there’s still a long way to go. Barca have every right to be confident, but they shouldn’t get ahead of themselves. They still have 18 league games left, including the Clasico vs. Real Madrid in March. That same month, the archrivals will also clash in the Copa del Rey semifinals.
 
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Barcelona star Pedri trolls Real Madrid, later deletes ironic post

Barcelona star Pedri trolls Real Madrid, later deletes ironic post - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/copa-del-rey-all-time-winners-complete-list-20210414-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022-23 Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals</a> match between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Ex-Barcelona-player-mocks-Shakira-after-Gerard-Pique-introduces-new-girlfriend-on-Instagram-20230126-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Pep-Guardiola-confirms-he-is-ready-for-a-return-to-FC-Barcelona-20230126-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Sociedad</a> was played on Wednesday at Camp Nou, and Xavi Hernandes’ playersemerged victorious, winning by a score of 1-0. Even though the Blaugranaplayed well at times, they were unable to seal the deal, and Sociedad showed how resilient they are by remaining competitive despite playing the whole second half with 10men.
Despite Ousmane Dembele being the hero of the game, it is who<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pedris-salary-at-barcelona-how-much-he-makes-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221101-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedri</a> has scored and assisted on goals in recent games, elevating their play without<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/La-Liga-Why-is-Robert-Lewandowski-not-playing-for-Barcelona-against-Atletico-Madrid-20230108-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Lewandowski</a>, who is still serving his three-match ban in the Spanish league. With last weekend’s 1-0 victory against Getafe, thanks to the talented midfielder’s first-half goal, Barca widened the gap between themselves and Real Madrid atop the La Liga rankings.
In the 34th minute, Pedri scored the game’s first goal by tapping in a feed from Raphinha. Barcelona controlled the ball for over 70 percentof the game but only managed four attempts on target, failing to generate many good chances to expand their advantage.
<h2>Watch: Barcelona supporter wants Pedri’s jersey after the player “likes” a picture of his girlfriend</h2>
During Barcelona’s match versus Real Sociedad, a fan holding a banner demanding Pedri’s jersey for an unusual reason stood out.The banner written in Spanish,reads, “Pedri, you liked my girlfriend’s photo, so give me your jersey’.
The Twitter account for Spain’s national team shared thevideo of the fan. Obviously, the supporter did not take well to the idea that one of the most promising young players wasflirting online with his partner.
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 — RFEF (@rfef) <a href="https://twitter.com/rfef/status/1618335089414311936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2023</a> </blockquote></div>
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‘You liked my girlfriend’s photo, so give me your jersey’: Angry Barcelona fan demands Pedri’s kit

'You liked my girlfriend's photo, so give me your jersey': Angry Barcelona fan demands Pedri's kit - Bolavip US

'You liked my girlfriend's photo, so give me your jersey': Angry Barcelona fan demands Pedri's kit

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/How-many-trophies-Lionel-Scaloni-has-won-List-by-year-of-titles-won-as-a-player-and-coach-20221217-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> can’t complain, after being heavily criticized by the Argentine media for his lack of experience as a first team manager for nearly two years, the last year and a half has been a dream. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-coach-Lionel-Scaloni-addresses-Lionel-Messis-2026-World-Cup-chances-20221218-0064.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> is now considered one of the most influential managers in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Qatar-2022-Will-Argentina-have-Lionel-Messi-on-their-2026-World-Cup-roster-20230111-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentine national team</a> history.
Under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina snapped their title drought in winning the Copa America, only to later win their third World Cup under Scaloni, in between there was a continental cup final win over Italy and an unbeaten run that was historic for the national team.
Now back in Spain, where Lionel Scaloni lives, he spoke to El Partizado de COPE and when he was asked which player on the Spanish national team he would take between Gavi or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pedris-salary-at-barcelona-how-much-he-makes-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221101-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedri</a>, the former Deportivo La Coruña defender picked Pedri.
<h2>Lionel Scaloni on Pedri</h2>
Lionel Scaloni stated, “If I could have a pass from a Spanish player for my team it would be Pedri… I don’t know if he would play as a starter, but I take him.” Scaloni also mentioned that he would also like to coach in Spain where he played during his playing career, “Why not? Spain gave me a lot and it’s my second home… Any Argentine would say the same because they treat us incredibly well. I feel part of this country, but Spain does well to have Spanish coaches.”

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On his current contract situation, Scaloni was hesitant to commit his future to the world champions although talks with AFA President Claudio Tapia are ongoing, “I am traveling to Buenos Aires,” Scaloni has said. “I hope to sit down with the president and see if we reach the agreement we want. We have a good relationship; I thank him for the opportunity.”
 
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Lionel Scaloni on whether Pedri could start for 2022 World Cup champions Argentina

Lionel Scaloni on whether Pedri could start for 2022 World Cup champions Argentina - Bolavip US

The departure of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-psg-salary-how-much-does-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20210813-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> in the summer of 2021 shocked the whole club. Although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/neither-lewandowski-nor-dembele-the-player-in-xavis-barcelona-with-the-highest-salary-20220803-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the financial part </a>took a big hit, the team itself suffered a lot because what remained was a squad much less talented than usual. That’s where the biggest overhaul happened under head coach Xavi Hernández. There were a lot of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/robert-lewandowski-barcelona-salary-how-much-will-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20220716-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">big-time acquisitions lately</a>, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-pedri-of-barcelona-does-the-glasses-celebration-20221030-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedri </a>appears as a cornerstone to build around.
Barcelona got <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/fifa-23-ratings-pedri-and-alphonso-davies-lead-the-list-of-the-best-u21-players-20220914-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 19-year-old </a>in a transaction with UD Las Palmas in what is already looking like a steal based on his projection. The move was signed in 2019, but he arrived in Catalonia in 2020. His rise in the soccer world occurred overnight because of his age, although his skills are something that can be noted immediately.
Pedri received a prestigious award by being named the 2021 Golden Boy in what started as a great career. The youngster is already part of the Spanish National Team, so his future seems very promising. That’s why the Culé’s gave him a brand-new contract not too long ago. Stay here to find out how much does he make along with other interesting details about his deal.
<h2>How much does Pedri make?</h2>
Pedri’s potential has been undeniable since the beginning. With the guidance of former superstar midfielder Xavi Hernández, he is taking the next step as an irreplaceable piece in a great club like Barcelona. Therefore, it is not surprising the Culés signed him in 2021 on a contract extension that runs through June 2026.
The rescission clause is another important fact being the highest in club’s history at 1.000 million euros. According to Marca, Pedri makes €38.000 per week or €1.976.00 yearly when it comes to his salary. That means he would earn around €5.400 daily, €226 hourly and €3.8 per minute. If he continues with his current performances those numbers will grow dramatically in his next extension.
 
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Pedri’s salary at Barcelona: How much he makes per hour, day, week, month, and year

Pedri’s salary at Barcelona: How much he makes per hour, day, week, month, and year - Bolavip US

Since joining <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-robert-lewandowski-celebrates-his-bayern-goals-with-clenched-fists-20220408-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/fifa-23-ratings-pedri-and-alphonso-davies-lead-the-list-of-the-best-u21-players-20220914-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedri</a>has emerged as one of the most exciting young players in Europe.The native of the Canary Islands transferred to the Blaugrana from Las Palmas in July 2020. Three months later, he made his Camp Nou debut in a 4-0 win against Villarreal in La Liga.
In a match against Atletico Madrid on May 18, 2021, at the age of 18 years and 164 days, he became the second-youngest player in Barcelona history to make 50 appearances. Pedri’s first big title came when he won the Copa del Rey with the Catalan side.
He went on to win the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/neither-bellingham-nor-musiala-who-will-be-the-winner-of-the-2022-kopa-trophy-20221016-0021.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kopa Trophy</a>and the Golden Boy awardin the same month in 2021.The teenager was a key cog in Spain’s midfield at Euro 2020, where he earned a spot on the tournament’s All-Tournament Team and the Young Player of the Tournament award for his efforts.
<h2>Why Pedri of Barcelona does the glasses celebration</h2>
For a player whose primary role is not to score, he has managed to score <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/karim-benzema-pedri-among-the-players-with-the-highest-release-clauses-who-is-the-most-valued-20220706-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11 goals</a> for Barcelona across all competitions since 2020.His signature goal celebration involves making a pair of spectacles with his hands.
The receiver of such a celebration has been unknown, despite the fact that it has occurred often.At long last, the Spanish midfielderhas let his devoted followers in on one of his most closely guarded secrets.
“The glasses celebration is a dedication to my father – he instilled a great love for football in me,”Pedri revealedin aninterview with COPE in September. In addition, previously he had even previouslyposted a photo of his celebration on Instagram with the caption, “This is for you, father”, as a dedicationto his father Ferdinand, who does indeed wear eyeglasses.
Recently, when Xavi Hernandez’s sidewelcomed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/how-bayern-could-have-raided-barcelona-midfield-duo-for-12m-20220916-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bayern</a> at Camp Nou and suffered a difficult 3-0 defeat, evidently, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-did-joshua-kimmich-celebrate-like-pedri-in-bayens-win-overbarcelona-20221027-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joshua Kimmich</a> tried to “copy” the famous celebration.Many people on the internet saw Kimmich’smotion and speculated that he was poking fun at the 19-year-old. Nonetheless, it may be made clearthat the German international wasn’t making fun of Pedri, but acknowledging the Bayern fans at the stadium.

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Barcelona: The reason why Pedri does the glasses celebration

Barcelona: The reason why Pedri does the glasses celebration - Bolavip US

Among the teams expected to do well in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/real-madrid-gets-millions-in-prize-money-after-barcelona-atletico-and-sevilla-champions-league-eliminations--20221027-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> in the 2022-23 season were<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-drop-to-the-uefa-europa-league-again-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20221026-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a>. Having spent over €150 million on improving their roster during the summer, they seemed set to challenge the greatest teams in the league.
However, as a result oftheir poor performance, they were eliminated from the tournament in the Group Stage after finishing third in their group.A 3-0 defeat to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/former-lakers-player-mocks-barcelonas-elimination-from-champions-league-20221026-0053.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bayern</a>at home at the Camp Nou finished off an already dismal UCL campaign.
The humiliation of consecutive eliminations from the topEuropean tournament will be especially hard on a team with the stature of the Blaugrana. Nonetheless, theirprecarious financial status means that the consequences of a premature exit from the tournament are equally significant.
<h2>The reason whyJoshua Kimmich’s’imitated’Pedri’s celebration</h2>
Barcelona players saw their Champions League run come to an end from under the stands, before running out onto the field to show why they were so disappointed. They were already out of the competition before the game started, and they saw their last glimmer of hope evaporate as Inter defeated Viktoria Plzen earlier.
They didn’t get to enjoy themselves at all before saying goodbye, and they didn’t leave behind much of a legacy. Instead, they tooka 3-0 loss to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/qatar-2022-sadio-mane-reveals-his-favorite-to-win-the-fifa-world-cup-this-year-20221026-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bayern</a> to crash into the Europa League with their sixth consecutive defeatto the Bavarians.Even though many home fans started departing well before the final whistle, a dedicated few stayed and cheered as their team returned to the field after a disappointing loss. Meanwhile, on the other side of the pitch, Bayern fans were greeting and applauding their fans who traveled to Spain.
It was then when Munich’s midfielder<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-and-ronaldo-are-not-part-of-it-the-most-expensive-starting-xi-on-the-market-20210917-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joshua Kimmich</a> was seen ‘imitating’ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/how-bayern-could-have-raided-barcelona-midfield-duo-for-12m-20220916-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedri</a>‘s celebration cupping his hands in the form of glasses.The latter is well-known for his unique goal celebration, which resembles a pair of goggles. “The glasses celebration is a dedication to my father – he instilled a great love for football in me,” the teenagerwas quoted as saying in an interview with COPE in September.
The gesture received a lot of attention on the internet, with some users speculating that Kimmich was making fun of the 19-year-old to add insult to injury. However, as can be pointed out online,the German international was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/karim-benzema-pedri-among-the-players-with-the-highest-release-clauses-who-is-the-most-valued-20220706-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">notridiculing Pedri.</a>
While he was celebrating his win, he was acknowledgingthe travelingBayern supporters in the upper deck of the stadium.Many other players, like Sergio Ramos, Andy Robertson, and even Joshua Kimmich himself in the past, share the enthusiasm for this particular celebration.
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