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Barcelona president Sandro Rosell resigned after an emergency meeting of the clubs board of directors on Thursday (23rd January), a day after a judge agreed to hear a lawsuit accusing him of allegedly hiding the cost of the transfer of Brazil striker Neymar.

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SOUNDBITE: (Catalan) Sandro Rosell, former president of FC Barcelona
"It has been an honour to be president of FC Barcelona. I wish the best to the president and ask the supporters to give him their full support. I give my sincere thanks to the club's employees, players and technical staff. A special recognition to the directors that have accompanied me through this adventure. And also to my family. In the end they are the most important part of my life. Thank you all. Hurray Barca and hurray Catalonia."