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Frenkie de Jong addresses false claims in interview with Barcelona media

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Frenkie de Jong addresses false claims in interview with Barcelona media
Summary

Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona spoke out in an interview on August 14, 2026, addressing accusations made by journalist Gerard Romero. De Jong refuted claims that he declined to play against Atletico in the Champions League and insisted he has a positive relationship with his coach and the club. He expressed frustration over Romero’s reports, which he labeled as false, and indicated he would confront any future inaccuracies. De Jong aims to focus on recovering from a knee injury while clarifying these misunderstandings.

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  • •De Jong refutes claims of refusing to play against Atletico.
  • •He insists on having a good relationship with the coach.
  • •De Jong expresses anger toward false media reports.
  • •He aims to clear the air while recovering from knee injury.
  • •The interview was conducted by Barcelona media on August 14, 2026.
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  • 10:51 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Simply not true’ – Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong lets rip at Gerard Romero in explosive interview
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The midfielder has been getting it all off his chest.

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