01-19-2021, 02:22 PM
Former Real Madrid striker, David Barral becomes first-ever footballer to be bought with Bitcoin
Former Real Madrid B and Levante striker, David Barral has become the first-ever player to be purchased using cryptocurrency.
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The 37-year-old Spaniard officially signed for Spanish third division team DUX Internacional de Madrid on Tuesday January 19, in a deal funded entirely through the use of bitcoin.Â
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The transfer fee is yet to been disclosed with the deal yet to be acknowledged by authorities.
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The club owned by footballers Borja Iglesias and Thibaut Courtois, said in a statement: 'David Barral new player of DUX Internacional de Madrid, welcome to the infinite club!' the club shared on its social media pages.Â
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'He becomes the first signing in history in cryptocurrencies. Thanks to Criptan, our new sponsor, for making it possible.'Â
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The striker added: 'Glad to join the project of @interdemadrid with the ambition and responsibility to continue competing and achieve important challenges in my sports career.'Â
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Barral made more than 50 appearances for the Real Madrid's reserve side, before going on to have spells with Sporting Gijon, Levante, and Racing Santander.
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Former Real Madrid B and Levante striker, David Barral has become the first-ever player to be purchased using cryptocurrency.
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The 37-year-old Spaniard officially signed for Spanish third division team DUX Internacional de Madrid on Tuesday January 19, in a deal funded entirely through the use of bitcoin.Â
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The transfer fee is yet to been disclosed with the deal yet to be acknowledged by authorities.
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The club owned by footballers Borja Iglesias and Thibaut Courtois, said in a statement: 'David Barral new player of DUX Internacional de Madrid, welcome to the infinite club!' the club shared on its social media pages.Â
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'He becomes the first signing in history in cryptocurrencies. Thanks to Criptan, our new sponsor, for making it possible.'Â
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The striker added: 'Glad to join the project of @interdemadrid with the ambition and responsibility to continue competing and achieve important challenges in my sports career.'Â
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Barral made more than 50 appearances for the Real Madrid's reserve side, before going on to have spells with Sporting Gijon, Levante, and Racing Santander.
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