[FC Barcelona Criticized for $22 Million Sponsorship Deal with Crypto Company ZKP] FC Barcelona previously signed a $22 million, three-year global sponsorship deal with the 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 deal with this crypto startup reflects financial 'desperation,' citing 'red flags' in the company's background and calling the decision 'extremely concerning.' ZKP is a little-known blockchain company registered in Samoa, which has been listed by the European Union as a tax haven. ZKP launched its social media accounts and white paper in early November this year. At the time of the deal, 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 tokens' and that the existence or issuance of the tokens was never discussed during the sponsorship negotiations. The existence and issuance of the tokens are not part of the sponsorship agreement previously signed with the club.