**[FC Barcelona Criticized for $22 Million Sponsorship Deal with Crypto Company ZKP]** November 29 news, according to Decrypt, FC Barcelona previously signed a $22 million, three-year global sponsorship agreement with crypto company Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP), making it the club's official crypto protocol partner. However, this move has sparked criticism. Former board member of the club, Xavier Vilajoana, stated that the agreement with this crypto startup reflects financial "desperation." He pointed out "red flags" in the company's background and described the decision as "extremely concerning." ZKP is a little-known blockchain company registered in Samoa, which has been listed by the EU as a tax haven. ZKP launched its social media accounts and whitepaper earlier this November, and at the time of the agreement, ZKP's account on the X platform had only 33 followers. Its website does not provide detailed information about ownership or funding structure, and the company is currently conducting an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). In an official statement, FC Barcelona clarified that the club "has no association with the company's token" and that the existence or issuance of the token was never discussed during sponsorship negotiations. The existence and issuance of the token are not part of the sponsorship agreement previously signed with the club.