Ex-Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes club want to SELL Lionel Messi
4 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes club want to SELL Lionel Messi

Daily Mail  

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has accused the club of wanting to sell Lionel Messi. Laporta who won two European Cups under two different coaches when he led the club from 2003 to 2010 and intends to stand in elections next March. I suspect they want to sell Messi.’ Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the club are trying to sell Lionel Messi Laporta has slammed the current regime for their handling of Luis Suarez's impending exit In a second tweet the former president said: ‘Poor Barca in the hands of these incompetents.' Spanish press have speculated that the approach could alienate Messi further from the club, given his close relationship on and off the field with friend Suarez.

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'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit

News 18  

Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he is leaving Barcelona with “a clear conscience” that he did his best after the club decided to part ways with the former player, but that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain why he is going. But I think that we can feel proud of the work we have done.” In …

Xavi says Barcelona president will have to explain why he won’t continue as coach
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi says Barcelona president will have to explain why he won’t continue as coach

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he is leaving Barcelona with “a clear conscience” that he did his best after the club decided to part ways with the former player, but that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain why he is going. But I think that we can feel proud of the work we …

Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave
11 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona is sticking with Xavi Hernández amid a show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave at the end of the season. Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Sunday he will not make a coaching change and expects Xavi to remain fully committed despite not returning next season. “Xavi told me that at the end of …

Barcelona President Laporta under investigation in refereeing case
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona President Laporta under investigation in refereeing case

The Hindu  

Barcelona President Joan Laporta is under formal investigation for suspected bribery in a probe spanning two decades of activities at Spain’s refereeing committee, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Wednesday. In March, prosecutors filed a complaint over alleged payments of more than 7.8 million USD over 17 years to firms owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, who …

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Reveals Date For Potential Lionel Messi Tribute
1 year, 6 months ago

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Reveals Date For Potential Lionel Messi Tribute

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened up on his plans to give a tribute to club legend Lionel Messi despite him joining Inter Miami this transfer window. Meanwhile, Joan Laporta and Leo’s father Jorge Messi, who is also his agent, are planning together to give the Argentine a massive tribute for his unmatchable achievements at Barcelona. Laporta has now stated that …

No homecomeming for Messi as Barcelona again fails to do enough to attract him back
1 year, 7 months ago

No homecomeming for Messi as Barcelona again fails to do enough to attract him back

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly two years after the …

FC Barcelona react after Lionel Messi ignores lucrative Camp Nou return proposal by confirming Inter Miami MLS deal
1 year, 7 months ago

FC Barcelona react after Lionel Messi ignores lucrative Camp Nou return proposal by confirming Inter Miami MLS deal

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi's two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain came to an end with the confirmation of a sensational move for the Argentinian to American side Inter Miami last night. Messi spoke to Barcelona-based newspapers to confirm his intentions to move to Inter Miami, a franchise co-owned by English legend David Beckham, and clarified his reasons for choosing the MLS team over …

Barcelona wishes Messi good luck in ‘league with fewer demands’
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona wishes Messi good luck in ‘league with fewer demands’

The Hindu  

Barcelona wished Lionel Messi good luck after the Argentina great expressed his desire to join Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami on Wednesday, despite receiving a “proposal” to return to his former club. Barcelona said in a statement that Messi’s father and agent had informed the club on Monday of his decision to move to America instead of returning to Spain. …

Lionel Messi linked with return to Barcelona; Al Hilal, Inter Miami also interested
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi linked with return to Barcelona; Al Hilal, Inter Miami also interested

Firstpost  

Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s next possible destination is the talk of the town among the footballing fraternity. Paris Saint-Germain head coach had said last week that PSG’s Ligue 1 match against Clermont Foot would be Messi’s last match for the club. Jorge Messi meets with Barcelona president Joan Laporta One of the possible next destinations for the FIFA World …

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta

The Hindu  

After a meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge Messi said his son was keen on a Barcelona return. “Leo wants to return to Barcelona, and I’d love to see him back,” Jorge told journalist Toni Juanmartí. Barcelona theoretically was also an option, being the club where he grew up and thrived for nearly two …

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. “The truth is that it was a very affectionate conversation, very pleasant, and we have also been sending each other messages lately — I congratulated him on the World Cup.” In the early hours of Monday …

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. “The truth is that it was a very affectionate conversation, very pleasant, and we have also been sending each other messages lately -- I congratulated him on the World Cup.” In the early hours of Monday …

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas
1 year, 8 months ago

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas

The Hindu  

Barcelona would not be able to resign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain in its current financial situation, La Liga president Javier Tebas said on Wednesday. Messi, 35, is expected to leave PSG at the end of the season and has been heavily linked with a return to the Camp Nou, with Barca striker Robert Lewandowski saying he hopes to play …

Where will Messi go if he leaves PSG: Football transfer news
1 year, 9 months ago

Where will Messi go if he leaves PSG: Football transfer news

The Hindu  

When Lionel Messi was jeered by Paris Saint-Germain fans during last Sunday’s home defeat to Lyon, their relationship looked like it had reached a breaking point. If the next nine French league games are to be Messi’s final appearances in a PSG shirt, here’s a look at where the 35-year-old superstar could go next. Ronaldo’s arrival has already boosted Saudi’s …

Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?

New York Times  

It was the transfer that shocked world football in 2021 — but could Lionel Messi now be making a return journey from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona? He said: “We are working to keep them at the club.” Lionel Messi’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is in doubt There are Messi sceptics among the PSG fanbase — some supporters whistled him before …

'The door is always open to Messi': Barcelona president drops a major hint over a potential return
1 year, 9 months ago

'The door is always open to Messi': Barcelona president drops a major hint over a potential return

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the door is always open for Lionel Messi amid a potential summer return for their former talisman. Messi ended his 21-year association with Barcelona in 2021, moving to Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal amid Barca's financial difficulties. A return is something certainly favoured by his former teammates, with Sergi Roberto urging Messi to comeback …

Barca have never bought referees, insists chief Joan Laporta
1 year, 10 months ago

Barca have never bought referees, insists chief Joan Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insisted Tuesday his club have never “bought referees” amid investigations into payments made to a former refereeing chief over several years. “Let it be clear Barca have never bought referees and Barca have never had the intention of buying referees, absolutely never,” said Laporta at an event in Barcelona. La Liga does not accept that Barça …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report

News 18  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is expected to be honoured by his former club FC Barcelona ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona club officials reportedly met Messi’s father Jorge Messi last week. Messi’s association with Barcelona came to an end in 2021 after the Blaugrana failed to fulfil new contract agreement. Messi, during his stay at …

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?

Live Mint  

Rumours abound over Lionel Messi's future, which is still up in the air. According to Sport, a Spanish website that referenced Catalunya Radio in its article, Jorge Messi had a meeting with Joan Laporte, president of FC Barcelona, last week. According to the Spanish publications, Laporte has long been prepared to welcome La Pulga back to Barcelona, and there may …

Barcagate Payment to Referee Scandal Continues to Grow in Spain
1 year, 10 months ago

Barcagate Payment to Referee Scandal Continues to Grow in Spain

News 18  

The controversy over money paid to a former referee by FC Barcelona continues to increase in Spain in a case that is quickly becoming known as “Barcagate.” “Barcagate” came to light last week when it was revealed that FC Barcelona had paid around 7 million euros to a consultancy owned by Jose Maria Negreira, a former referee and also the …

Joan Laporta slams LaLiga chief Javier Tebas’ ‘obsession with Barca’ amid referee payments scandal
1 year, 10 months ago

Joan Laporta slams LaLiga chief Javier Tebas’ ‘obsession with Barca’ amid referee payments scandal

Firstpost  

Madrid: Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit back at LaLiga chief Javier Tebas on Tuesday amid the controversy over his club’s payments to a refereeing executive. Tebas claimed Monday Laporta should resign if he could not explain Barcelona’s reported seven million euros in outgoings between 2001 and 2018 to a company belonging to former refereeing technical committee vice-president Jose Maria Enriquez …

Laporta hits back at “obsessed” Tebas amid Barca referee controversy
1 year, 10 months ago

Laporta hits back at “obsessed” Tebas amid Barca referee controversy

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit back at La Liga chief Javier Tebas on Tuesday amid the controversy over his club’s payments to a refereeing executive. Tebas claimed on Monday that Laporta should resign if he could not explain Barcelona’s reported seven million euros in outgoings between 2001 and 2018 to a company belonging to former refereeing technical committee vice-president Jose …

Why Lionel Messi remains a political pawn at Barcelona 17 months after his exit
2 years ago

Why Lionel Messi remains a political pawn at Barcelona 17 months after his exit

New York Times  

There was a time in the last decade when many Barcelona fans would have happily swapped a Champions League title for the sight of Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup. Joan Laporta, voted back in for a second stint as club president five months earlier, has realised how difficult it will be to finalise a contract extension for Messi, given …

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta
2 years, 1 month ago

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta

News 18  

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has asserted that Lionel Messi has his home at the Blaugrana. The 35-year-old joined PSG last season when he had to leave Barcelona due to the club’s financial condition which didn’t allow them to renew the Argentine’s contract. Meanwhile, Messi’s contract at PSG will end next year and the French Giants will try to extend …

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble
2 years, 2 months ago

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble

News 18  

The football world watched on with surprise, and in some quarters, disdain, as Barcelona spent big this summer, bringing in Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha and others. They also sold 24.5 percent of Barca studios to Fan Token platform Socios.com for 100 million euros, and another equivalent stake to production company Orpheus Media for the same. President Joan Laporta was …

Barcelona players 'are angry with Joan Laporta'
2 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona players 'are angry with Joan Laporta'

Daily Mail  

Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique are said to be among those frustrated Players have reportedly been angered by the 60-year-old's public comments There's more unsettlement at Barcelona after president Joan Laporta criticised players for not taking a salary cut, according to a report. Laporta used a Members' Assembly to ask the likes of Frenkie De Jong and other senior players …

Lionel Messi is OPEN to a return to Barcelona - but there are significant obstacles
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi is OPEN to a return to Barcelona - but there are significant obstacles

Daily Mail  

Everyone knows that this is the way it is supposed to end – Barcelona's greatest ever player finishing his career with them, and not in Ligue 1 at Paris Saint-Germain. But Lionel Messi's return to Barça – and it wouldn't be to the Camp Nou because the club have to play at the city's Olympic Stadium next season because of …

‘It’s not too late’: Lionel Messi tipped for return to Barcelona
2 years, 4 months ago

‘It’s not too late’: Lionel Messi tipped for return to Barcelona

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi has been tipped to return to …

Debt-ridden Barcelona was king of the 2022 transfer window, but at what cost?
2 years, 4 months ago

Debt-ridden Barcelona was king of the 2022 transfer window, but at what cost?

The Hindu  

If every football transfer deadline day had played out in a physical market, one would notice distinct characters caught in the mad rush to complete deals before the window slammed shut. To sum up Barcelona’s troubles, the club’s debt rose to €1.3 billion last year, and having crossed a stipulated ‘salary limit’, the club was blocked by the Spanish league …

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta

Hindustan Times  

One year ago, the football world was left stunned as Lionel Messi departed Barcelona, joining Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent ahead of the 2021-22 season. Due to financial difficulties, Barcelona and Messi couldn't agree to a contract but with the La Liga outfit now generating funds, it looks like a return for Messi could be possible. The Argentine attacker …

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Admits Making Offer to Bayern Munich For Robert Lewandowski
2 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Admits Making Offer to Bayern Munich For Robert Lewandowski

News 18  

Barcelona have made an offer to Bayern Munich for star striker Robert Lewandowski, the Spanish club’s president said Thursday. “We have made an offer for the player and we are waiting for a response," said Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Lewandowski said in late May that “my story with Bayern Munich is over" and that a transfer to a new club …

Robert Lewandowski's agent 'calls Barcelona president Joan Laporta' over Javier Tebas comments
2 years, 7 months ago

Robert Lewandowski's agent 'calls Barcelona president Joan Laporta' over Javier Tebas comments

Daily Mail  

Robert Lewandowski 'has doubts' over his ability to join Barcelona, reportedly pushing his agent into emergency talks with club president Joan Laporta. But comments from LaLiga president Javier Tebas, according to Mundo Deportivo, put the frighteners on Lewandowski, pushing his agent Pini Zahavi to seek 'explanations' from president Joan Laporta. Barcelona president Joan Laporta was left seething from the remarks …

Lionel Messi and his father tell Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return
2 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi and his father tell Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi and his father have told Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return to the club for the Argentine superstar after growing irritated by his continued comments. Messi joined Paris St Germain last summer after Barcelona failed to fall in line with La Liga financial regulations making it impossible to reach a contract agreement. Lionel Messi …

Luis Suarez talks up reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
2 years, 7 months ago

Luis Suarez talks up reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luis Suarez says there’s potential for him to …

Barcelona president confirms two transfers ‘closed’ and rules out Lionel Messi return
2 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona president confirms two transfers ‘closed’ and rules out Lionel Messi return

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joan Laporta has ruled out the prospect of …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta 'will not risk the club over Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland'
2 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta 'will not risk the club over Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insisted his side will not sign Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland if it risks the team spirit at the club. Barcelona will not sign Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland if it risks the interests of the club, according to club president Joan Laporta But Laporta refused to comment on the potential transfers, insisting that he would …

Xavi admits to sending a message of encouragement to Lionel Messi after PSG's Champions League exit
2 years, 9 months ago

Xavi admits to sending a message of encouragement to Lionel Messi after PSG's Champions League exit

Daily Mail  

Barcelona boss Xavi has revealed that he sent his former teammate Lionel Messi a message of encouragement after PSG were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick to eliminate PSG from the Champions League 'I have a friendly relationship with Messi and we are talking,' Xavi told reporters at his pre-match …

Barcelona accuse former president Josep Bartomeu of 'serious criminal behaviour'
2 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona accuse former president Josep Bartomeu of 'serious criminal behaviour'

Firstpost  

The findings of the report prompted the club to file a complaint with the prosecutor’s office in Barcelona last week. Barcelona: Barcelona’s previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed “very serious criminal behaviour”, a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday. At the presentation of the club’s ‘forensic report’ into the financial management of Barca under …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits he is 'sad' after Champions League group stage exit
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits he is 'sad' after Champions League group stage exit

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has opened up on his sadness after the club were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage. Needing to beat Bayern Munich last night, Xavi Hernandez's side fell to a limp 3-0 defeat, a result which has condemned them to the Europa League instead. Barcelona president Joan Laporta was left feeling sad after …

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

The Argentine has already expressed his intention to eventually return to Spain Six-time Ballon d'Or winner's time at his beloved club came to end in the summer Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to go back to Barcelona one day because he's keen 'to help the club in whatever way I can'. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner's …

Lionel Messi: Atletico Madrid tried to sign PSG star through Luis Suarez, admits Diego Simeone
3 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi: Atletico Madrid tried to sign PSG star through Luis Suarez, admits Diego Simeone

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Diego Simeone has revealed how Atletico Madrid attempted …

Messi says still lost in France but joining PSG was no mistake
3 years, 3 months ago

Messi says still lost in France but joining PSG was no mistake

Al Jazeera  

The 34-year-old joined Paris St Germain after being told by the Catalan club they could not afford to keep him. Lionel Messi has admitted he still feels a little lost in France but also insists that he made no mistake by joining Paris Saint-Germain in a stunning summer transfer. “I came back to Barcelona to prepare for the season, after …

Joan Laporta hoped Lionel Messi would ‘play for free’ at Barcelona
3 years, 3 months ago

Joan Laporta hoped Lionel Messi would ‘play for free’ at Barcelona

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona president Joan Laporta has acknowledged that he …

Barcelona in ‘very worrying’ financial situation, admits club president Joan Laporta
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona in ‘very worrying’ financial situation, admits club president Joan Laporta

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Laporta blamed the “lies” of his predecessor, Josep Maria Bartomeu, for the …

Explained | Why was Messi forced to leave Barça?
3 years, 4 months ago

Explained | Why was Messi forced to leave Barça?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 10, Paris Saint-Germain signed Lionel Messi on a two-year contract, bringing an end to a glittering 17-year-career for the Argentine superstar at Barcelona that saw him win 35 trophies, including 10 league titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns, and the Ballon d'Or award for the world’s best player six times. Barcelona president Joan …

Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure
3 years, 4 months ago

Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure

India TV News  

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez denied having played a role in Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona. Pérez on Wednesday released a statement denying any connection with Messi’s departure after being linked to it by a former Barcelona official who resigned because of the club’s failure to keep the star player. Pérez asked Jaume Llopis to issue a retraction for saying …

Lionel Messi says playing against Barcelona would be ‘very strange’ after signing for PSG
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi says playing against Barcelona would be ‘very strange’ after signing for PSG

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi admitted it would be “very strange” …

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?
3 years, 5 months ago

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi joined Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain after 21 years with Barcelona. I never imagined having to say goodbye as I didn’t think about it.” Up until then, many Barcelona faithfuls wished there was a possibility that Messi could stay. After 21 years, 17 seasons with the first time, 778 appearances, 672 goals, 10 league titles, six Ballons d’Or, …

LaLiga: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to break silence over future in press conference
3 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to break silence over future in press conference

Firstpost  

It will be his first public comment since Barcelona announced Thursday that Messi, the club’s all-time top scorer and appearance maker, would be leaving after 21 years. Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Friday he was not prepared “to put the club at risk” by renewing Messi’s contract, as the club face up to huge financial problems ahead of the …

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi
3 years, 5 months ago

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi

Associated Press  

Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi are in negotiations on a contract after financially troubled Barcelona was unable to keep the superstar, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. Messi’s legal team is in Paris and negotiations have seen an annual net salary of around 25 million euros discussed which would be lower than his …

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