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FC Barcelona: Police Raid Stadium In Financial Crimes Investigation

Local media report the club's former president and current CEO were arrested. The raid follows allegations that club officials hired a marketing firm to discredit its critics, including Lionel Messi.
Journalists line the front gate of FC Barcelona offices on Monday during a police operation inside.

Catalan police raided the FC Barcelona stadium on Monday, and there are reports that the club's former president and three others have been arrested.

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