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."
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Dominater wrote:Damn Cactus jack takin over
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what a legendary run. GOAT Barcelona player by far.
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He's going to the Lakers!
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Lionel Messi is 34 years old. LeBron approves of this move. Welcome to the Lakers, Messi.
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He'll go to PSG and Mbappe will still complain about the team not being strong enough for the CL.
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clyde21 wrote:what a legendary run. GOAT player by far.
Fixed
Magic#1 wrote:We have won two playoff games in two years. If we decide to keep this team for the next two years, maybe it will feel like we won a series.
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I’m not a soccer fan but any chance he comes to MLS if a team offers him a ridiculous contract?
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John Murdoch wrote:clyde21 wrote:what a legendary run. GOAT player by far.
Fixed
where is 70s fan when u need him
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Man City? hope so. just because they would be such a good fit.
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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.
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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.
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Welcome to Toronto FC
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jokeboy86 wrote:He's going to the Lakers!
Spoiler:
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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.
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I signed him as Free agent being QPR manager in FIFA21, yeah, that game is not very realistic
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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.
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Messi to Juventus
Messi and Ronaldo would be amazing to watch
Messi and Ronaldo would be amazing to watch
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Jeremy Lin 7 wrote:Messi to Juventus
Messi and Ronaldo would be amazing to watch
Nobody in Italy could afford that kind of salary.
"All dreams are crazy until they come true."
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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
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Jeremy Lin 7 wrote:Messi to Juventus
Messi and Ronaldo would be amazing to watch
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