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FC Barcelona News: 17 May 2017; Players Enjoy Last Day Off, President Denies Resignation Plans

Barcelona keeping focus on Copa amid Ernesto Valverde rumours - sources | ESPN
There will be no announcement on Luis Enrique's successor at Barcelona until after the Copa del Rey final, sources have told ESPN FC. The news comes despite reports by RAC1 and Radio Kanal Barcelona that a two-year deal had been finalised for Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde to take over.

Josep Maria Bartomeu defends his record as Barcelona president | ESPN
There are complaints that he and the board have not protected the club's traditional model and values, and there have even been suggestions that he could step down.