Last season may have ended without silverware for Bayern Munich, but Cricket BD analysts note that their run to the Champions League semifinals — nearly eliminating Real Madrid — earned the club plenty of respect. That’s why Bayern’s decision to restructure the squad so aggressively has raised eyebrows. After parting ways with Thomas Tuchel, they appointed Vincent Kompany, whose managerial track record is modest at best. Even more puzzling, Bayern sold Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui for a combined €60 million — both considered key defenders. With Dayot Upamecano’s decline and Kim Min-jae’s inconsistencies exposed, many believe de Ligt was Bayern’s most reliable center-back. Mazraoui, too, consistently delivered in big matches. Letting go of their top defenders for a low fee left fans confused. The only reasonable explanation seems to be financial — Bayern …

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Despite more than three years under new leadership, Cricket BD analysts observe that Barcelona fans have yet to witness meaningful progress. Instead, many blame club president Joan Laporta for undermining the club’s legacy, starting with the controversial exits of Lionel Messi and Xavi — two club legends pushed out amid political maneuvering. Meanwhile, the club’s recruitment strategy during this time has left much to be desired, especially when it comes to high-profile transfers. Laporta and sporting director Deco have made few impactful changes, and Cricket BD insiders believe it’s time they prove that players signed for over €50 million can actually deliver. While many arrivals under Laporta came via free transfers due to financial strain — such as İlkay Gündoğan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, both solid contributors — the bigger money moves tell a different story. …

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