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Barcelona Star Slams Media as He Calls to Resolve Issue with Club Internally

CATALONIA, SPAIN, AUG 08 – Barcelona stripped goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen of captaincy after he withheld medical details, affecting player registrations under La Liga financial rules, club said disciplinary actions began Tuesday.

  • Marc-André ter Stegen, Barcelona's goalkeeper, underwent back surgery in July and was stripped of the captaincy amid disciplinary proceedings.
  • Tensions arose after Ter Stegen refused to authorize the club to submit his medical report to La Liga, blocking their ability to register new signing Joan Garcia.
  • Ter Stegen released a detailed statement on August 8 defending his professionalism, expressing affection for the club and fans, and clarifying the surgery predated the club's signings.
  • He expressed his readiness to work together with the Club’s leadership to address the situation and to supply the necessary authorization, highlighting his dedication despite recent challenges.
  • Following the resolution of disciplinary measures, Ter Stegen was reinstated as Barcelona captain immediately, signaling a move toward internal reconciliation.
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Marc-André ter Stegen first spoke in the escalated dispute with FC Barcelona. Shortly after that, the 33-year-old and Barça settle down.

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In conflict with FC Barcelona, the German international doorman spoke this Friday on social networks.

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The Ter Stegen case offered another chapter on Friday night. It all started when the doorman decided to operate last July 29 because of the back problems he had been dragging for a long time. Before going to the operating room, the German announced that he would be three months off. Barcelona ignored and in the statement he took after the operation no period of discharge was established.From there, the situation between the blue club and the doo…

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