FC Barcelona News: 17 July 2020

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A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors

FC Barcelona 1-2 Osasuna: La Liga slips away - FC Barcelona
Barça have failed in their bid to win La Liga for the third time in a row after a 2-1 defeat at home to Osasuna coupled with a 3-1 victory for Real Madrid against Villarreal means that the all-whites have been confirmed champions regardless of what happens on the final day.

Messi calls for global self-criticism - FC Barcelona
Leo Messi wished to address the media following the defeat at home to Osasuna, on the day that Barça’s Liga title hopes vanished. The Argentine commented that “we have to be globally self-critical, because we are Barcelona and it is our obligation to win every game.”

Manchester City going all out to sign Lautaro Martinez - MARCA
Barcelona had hoped they would have a free run at signing Lautaro Martinez once the Champions League had finished in August, yet in now appears that Manchester City will go with everything to complete the signing of the Argentine forward.

Quique Setien admits uncertainty over Barcelona future ahead of Champions League restart - Football Espana
Barcelona boss Quique Setien had confirmed he is uncertain if he will be in charge for their return to Champions League action this summer. La Blaugrana saw their slim La Liga title hopes ended by a poor performance in their 2-1 defeat at home to Osasuna, as Real Madrid beat Villarreal in the capital.

Source: barcablaugranes.com