Messi's farewell was emotional. It is clear that he didn’t want to leave and that from his point of view he did everything possible to fit his contract into the current circumstances.
ByAlfredo Relaño
AS editor-in-chief Vicente Jiménez reacts to Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona and his seemingly imminent move to Paris Saint-Germain.
ByVicente Jiménez
MESSI PRESS CONFERENCE
Messi: "Last year I wanted to leave, but this year I didn't"
Rob Train
Andy Hall
AStv
AS USA
The Argentinean is leaving Barcelona, despite having reached an agreement with the club to stay. Alfredo Relaño looks at what’s behind the situation.
ByAlfredo Relaño
Alfredo Relaño analyses the new agreement announced by LaLiga which will see investment firm CVC control an 11% stake in the business in exchange for $2.6bn.
ByAlfredo Relaño
Stats Perform
Stats Perform
Alfredo Relaño discusses the future of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who is yet to renew his contract because of the club's inability to balance the books.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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