Lionel Messi votes in Barcelona presidential elections with his future in the balance

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorMirsad Purivatra has stepped down as Sarajevo Film Festival director after a 27-year run, and has been replaced by Jovan Marjanović, who was previously in charge of the festival’s industry department and the festival co-director.Purivatra, the founder of the festival, will assume the role of president of the Obala Art Centar Association, the umbrella organization behind the festival.“I am proud of everything we have accomplished over the last 27 years. We started from nothing, when our city was under siege, and today we are a globally renowned institution attended by filmmakers and film industry professionals from the region and the whole world,” Purivatra said.“We have faced many challenges on this journey.

T-Mobile brought in country music legend Dolly Parton and pop music sensation Miley Cyrus for their new Super Bowl ads during the big game on Sunday.The 76-year-old Parton teamed up with the 29-year-old Cyrus to help Verizon and AT&T customers to use the 5G phones on T-Mobile's network.The second ad even features a mock music video of sorts, featuring Cyrus singing a 'We Are the World' type song to help save the 5G phones everywhere. Big game:T-Mobile brought in country music legend Dolly Parton and pop music sensation Miley Cyrus for their new Super Bowl ads during the big game on Sunday Song:The second ad even features a mock music video of sorts, featuring Cyrus singing a 'We Are the World' type song to help save the 5G phones everywhereThe first ad featured Parton, walking away from a vanity mirror in a silver sequined top as she begins to speak about her tendency to solve problems.'When I see a problem, I am going to fix it,' Parton begins before adding, 'America has got a serious problem.' She adds, 'So I'm gonna get it off my chest,' as she reaches into her blouse and pulls out a phone, adding the problem is, '5G phones.' Problems:The first ad featured Parton, walking away from a vanity mirror in a silver sequined top as she begins to speak about her tendency to solve problems 5G:She adds, 'So I'm gonna get it off my chest,' as she reaches into her blouse and pulls out a phone, adding the problem is, '5G phones'The problems aren't the phones themselves, but that they're, 'trapped on limited 5G networks,' while a graphic reads, 'Your Verizon phone deserves more 5G bars in more places.'She continues that, 'You can make a difference.

Rachel Brosnahan brought the Hollywood glamour on Sunday to the Sergio Hudson runway show as part of New York Fashion Week.The 31-year-old actress looked runway ready herself in a loose, light blue pantsuit with a plunging neckline.The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star wore a dark blue belt with an azure buckle and completed her stylish outfit with baby blue heels.

A Scots church was "deliberately" set on fire, sparking a frantic police investigation in North Lanarkshire.

Joan Laporta has opened up on the message he received from Lionel Messi after winning Barcelona's presidential election.

Barcelona following the election of Joan Laporta as president for the second time.Laporta previously reigned at the Nou Camp between 2003 and 2010 and appointed Pep Guardiola as manager during his time.The 58-year-old won more than 54 per cent of the vote and succeeds Josep Maria Bartomeu who resigned in October.Laporta had claimed he would get on the phone to Lionel Messi’s father were he to win the election in order to try and get the star to stay.Messi was heavily linked with a move away from the Nou Camp last summer and his contract ends at the conclusion of the season.Laporta had said: "I am sure that if someone else wins the election [other than me], Messi won't stay at the club.

Barcelona's new president is not so new having been in charge before.

Joan Laporta has been announced as the new president of FC Barcelona after winning the club's election on Sunday.

Barcelona are considered by many to be a club in crisis at the moment with Lionel Messi set to leave at the end of the season, however, the Catalans still have one of the most talented wonder kids in Europe in their ranks.

Ronald Koeman's assistant coach at Barcelona, Alfred Schreuder, has spoken about the way La Liga sides attempt to deal with Lionel Messi, claiming they are "willing to do everything that is forbidden" to stop him.

direct to your inboxPep Guardiola showed off his lighter side by trolling Rio Ferdinand during an interview with the former Manchester United man. Taking a break from Manchester City's relentless pursuit of a third Premier League title in four years, the Spaniard sat down with Ferdinand for the latest in his 'Rio meets' series for BT Sport.

Barcelona’s well documented financial woes will almost certainly see them let some of their star players go this summer.At the end of January, it was reported that the club are on the verge of bankruptcy, having made an £84million loss in 2020.It was also revealed that Barca have debts of nearly £1 billion, with £233m of that debt needing to be paid this coming summer.That means the club, who are about to undergo a election for a new president will be actively trying to move players out of the exit door to raise funds.Here we look at eight players who could leave the Camp Nou...The jewel in Barcelona’s crown, it is hard to imagine Messi playing for a team other than the Catalan club.But relations between Messi and Barca have fractured in

Pep Guardiola has expressed his hope for "the best club in the world" ahead of Barcelona's presidential election amid a week of chaos at the Nou Camp.

FC Barcelona is embroiled in controversy after police raided Camp Nou and arrested former president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Monday.

Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium has been raided by police amid a corruption investigation into the ‘Barcagate’ scandal.It is confirmed Catalan police entered the stadium on Monday.The search and seize operation is believed to be related to Barcagate, which saw Barca officials accused of launching a smear campaign against current and former players who criticised the club and then-president Josep Maria Bartomeu last year.Barca have confirmed that authorities were at the team’s headquarters but were unable to provide any more details.Bartomeu and his board of directors were forced to resign amid the fallout from Lionel Messi’s transfer request back in August of last year.The corruption investigation comes less than a week before the next set of

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been arrested following a raid on the club’s offices on Monday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is on Joan Laporta’s shortlist to potentially replace Ronald Koeman as Barcelona manager next season, according to reports in Spain.Laporta is one of the favourites to come out on top in Barca’s upcoming presidential election, which is due to take place on March 7.The Spanish politician, who also oversaw their success under Pep Guardiola as president, could be voted into power for a second stint at the Nou Camp and has big plans to propel Barca back to the top of European football.According to RAC1, Laporta is eyeing up Arteta as a potential replacement for current boss Koeman.The latter was only appointed Barca manager last summer, but results have proved far too inconsistent throughout the campaign and plunged

Mikel Arteta is on Joan Laporta's shortlist to take charge at Barcelona.

straight to your inboxBrazilian legend Rivaldo believes that Manchester City would be the favourites for any competition should they sign Lionel Messi on a free transfer this season.Messi is in the final year of his contract at Barcelona and may look to leave the club in the summer.He infamously handed in a transfer request last summer but refused to take the club to court over a clause that would allow him to move on a free transfer.City have been linked with a move this summer, reuniting Messi with Pep Guardiola, who brought him into prominence at the Nou Camp.And Rivaldo believes that City would be the favourites for any competition should Messi arrived at the Etihad."Pep Guardiola has one of the best squads in Europe and Manchester City

Barcelona with running a million-pound company, which Lionel Messi has invested in.The Spaniard has won everything with the Nou Camp giants, with eight La Liga honours and three Champions Leagues to his name.But the 34-year-old has not been as involved with the squad this season as a knee injury has kept him out of action for 23 games.Pique, though, has been able to keep himself busy with running a company making millions.The centre-back is an executive at Kosmos Holdings, the company he founded with friends in 2017.They are an investment firm which has predominantly been involved in the historic Davis Cup tennis competitions.It a big venturer the 34-year-old, with the deal signed at $3b over 25 years to join the competition alongside the

Lautaro Martinez has declared that he is "only thinking about Inter Milan" as he puts previous Barcelona interest to bed.