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How did Barcelona's sporting planning failed to properly renew the squad?

The short term approach led to many La Masia talents wasted or sold, and a lacking midfield that was once the heart and soul of the club.

Thiago: 'At Barça I was a kid just out of the academy, at Bayern I feel like an important player'

Thiago Alcantara talked with German sport magazine SportBild about Pep Guardiola and the differences between his time at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

The challenges that La Masia players must overcome to reach the top

Trying to make sense of why Samper continues with the B team while Gumbau is with the first team, and the obstacles the canteranos face to establish themselves at Barcelona.
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