S panish newspaper ABC reports that Real Madrid’s potential conversion into a sociedad anónima deportiva (anonymous sports company) could be aimed at addressing its growing financial burden, mainly the €1.163 billion net debt stemming from the Santiago Bernabéu renovation — almost three times the project’s original budget. According to ABC , president Florentino Pérez mortgaged the club’s future income by pioneering a “financial lever,” selling 20% of new stadium business revenues to Sixth Street and Legends. The deal covered areas such as concert organization and parking development, although much of the project was later halted by the courts. The report further notes that Real Madrid received €360 million from this asset sale in 2022. However, the sum allegedly went directly to the club’s treasury instead of being registered as debt. Financial experts quoted by ABC argue that while the payment was not technically a loan, it functioned as “an advance of future money,” potentially b...
Hansi Flick on Barcelona’s Playing Philosophy: “We are Barcelona, and we don’t want to change our style”
B arcelona head coach Hansi Flick has dismissed any notion of changing the club’s trademark playing style despite recent challenges. “No, we don’t want to change the style. We are Barcelona and we don’t want to play this way,” Flick stated firmly. He emphasized that Barça’s football identity revolves around activity and intensity both on and off the ball. “Our playing style is based on activity and intensity, whether without the ball or with it. In some moments, we miss that. But this has nothing to do with the philosophy itself,” he explained. Flick also suggested that once the full squad is available, the true measure of the team’s level will be clearer: “When everyone returns, then things can be measured better.” Barcelona continue to hold firm to their footballing DNA under Flick’s leadership.