Barcelona's 'identity crisis' explained: Levers, smear campaigns and their 'virtuous circle'

Barcelona and their unique approach to finances and transfers has without doubt been the story of the summer. On the latest episode of The Athletic Football Podcast, Adam Crafton, Pol Ballus and Ian Irving detail how they've managed to sign the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha and why they think their gamble is worth it...

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00:00 The Levers explained
3:14 Barcelona's gamble
4:56 Registering new players
10:56 Smear campaigns

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