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Javier Mascherano completes his move to Barcelona

Javier Mascherano completes his move to Barcelona…and immediately hits out at Liverpool

Javier Mascherano completed his troubled move to Barcelona on Monday night, then accused Liverpool of lying.

The Argentina captain was labelled ‘selfish’ by Anfield boss Roy Hodgson, who claimed the midfielder had refused to play for the club in a Europa League tie to try to force through his move.

Warm welcome: Javier Mascherano waves during his official presentation at the Nou Camp

Warm welcome: Javier Mascherano waves during his official presentation at the Nou Camp

But Mascherano, 26, said: ‘Roy Hodgson knows the truth. This is a happy moment for me so now is not the moment to say it, but a lot of lies have been spoken about me and shortly I will respond.’

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