Barcelona brushes referee scandal away ahead of Europa League clash with Manchester United

‘Sure…we slipped MILLIONS of Euros to a top Refereeing Chief. Nothing to see here people….’’

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That’s pretty much how Barcelona president Joan Laporta tried to swat away the growing crisis engulfing his club this week. And it’s the last thing Barca needs in advance of a delicately balanced Europa League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday.

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