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OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona (Update: Signs with PSG)
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:03 pm
by Cactus Jack
Despite having reached an agreement with Messi and with both parties clearly wanting to sign a new contract, it cannot be finalised due to financial and structural problems [rules relating to the Spanish league].
"Given this situation, Messi will not continue his relationship with Barcelona. Both parties lament deeply that the desires of the player and the club cannot be met.
"Barca would like to wholeheartedly thank the player for his contribution to the growth of the institution and wish him the best in his personal and professional life."
Re: OT: Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:05 pm
by clyde21
what a legendary run. GOAT Barcelona player by far.
Re: OT: Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:05 pm
by jokeboy86
He's going to the Lakers!
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:12 pm
by wfiles
Lionel Messi is 34 years old. LeBron approves of this move. Welcome to the Lakers, Messi.
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:13 pm
by peja_the_legend
He'll go to PSG and Mbappe will still complain about the team not being strong enough for the CL.
Re: OT: Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:21 pm
by John Murdoch
clyde21 wrote:what a legendary run. GOAT player by far.
Fixed
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:24 pm
by azcatz11
I’m not a soccer fan but any chance he comes to MLS if a team offers him a ridiculous contract?
Re: OT: Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:25 pm
by clyde21
John Murdoch wrote:clyde21 wrote:what a legendary run. GOAT player by far.
Fixed
where is 70s fan when u need him
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:26 pm
by lobosloboslobos
Man City? hope so. just because they would be such a good fit.
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:26 pm
by Cactus Jack
azcatz11 wrote:I’m not a soccer fan but any chance he comes to MLS if a team offers him a ridiculous contract?
No MLS team can offer the type of money that a club like PSG (Paris) or Manchester City will throw at him. He still might come over (States) in a few years. But he's still very good. Even at age 34.
PSG will likely sign him to a massive deal.
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:28 pm
by Mamba Mentality
azcatz11 wrote:I’m not a soccer fan but any chance he comes to MLS if a team offers him a ridiculous contract?
Not a chance in hell. MLS doesn't even have a fraction of the money as some of these European clubs.
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:32 pm
by The Warrior
Welcome to Toronto FC
Re: OT: Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:34 pm
by Cactus Jack
jokeboy86 wrote:He's going to the Lakers!
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:52 pm
by Slim Charlez
that's what happens when you pay so much money for guys like Griezmann and Coutinho. Barcelona are in for a long barren spell considering their financial struggles and their current roster.
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:54 pm
by UcanUwill
I signed him as Free agent being QPR manager in FIFA21, yeah, that game is not very realistic
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:55 pm
by macNcheese3
azcatz11 wrote:I’m not a soccer fan but any chance he comes to MLS if a team offers him a ridiculous contract?
I think hes got too much left in the tank to come to the MLS, currently.
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:56 pm
by Jeremy Lin 7
Messi to Juventus
Messi and Ronaldo would be amazing to watch
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:59 pm
by ACMFFL
Jeremy Lin 7 wrote:Messi to Juventus
Messi and Ronaldo would be amazing to watch
Nobody in Italy could afford that kind of salary.
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 7:59 pm
by Pharmcat
lobosloboslobos wrote:Man City? hope so. just because they would be such a good fit.
How much more help does man city need? Didn’t they just get grealish. Need better financial fair play rules in these leagues
Re: OT: Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona
Posted: Thu Aug 5, 2021 8:01 pm
by tdotrep2
Jeremy Lin 7 wrote:Messi to Juventus
Messi and Ronaldo would be amazing to watch
eww