Barca faces the Real Madrid squad three days after the Brazil s Kings Cup match against Thailand February 23. Marca claimed the pressure from Barcelona was exercised to insure that the rivals each would be deprived of a key player. Both clubs are bitter rivals and are unhappy about having to release their stars. Fifa regulations require players be released by their clubs to play with a national team unless they can come to an agreement with the international team managers. This cannot continue, Van Gaal said.
Clubs spend millions on players.
The player is in a difficult situation because he cannot refuse to play for Barcelona or for the national team. It s very negative. Real president Lorenzo Sanz said, We have already denounced this sort of thing several times. Carlos is pleased to be representing his country, I would never refuse a call-up. To wear the national team shirt is a pleasure and an honor.