Lionel Messi in tears as he confirms FC Barcelona exit: "I never imagined having to say goodbye"
Telegraph, 08 Aug 2021
An emotional Lionel Messi has confirmed he is leaving Barcelona in a press conference, saying: 'I never imagined having to say goodbye'.
The end of Messi's 21-year association was confirmed last Thursday, with the club citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of a new contract with its greatest-ever player.
Messi, who joined Barca's youth set up aged 13, is the club's all-time top scorer and appearance maker with 672 goals in 778 games in all competitions.
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The end of Messi's 21-year association was confirmed last Thursday, with the club citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of a new contract with its greatest-ever player.
Messi, who joined Barca's youth set up aged 13, is the club's all-time top scorer and appearance maker with 672 goals in 778 games in all competitions.
Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/08/08/lionel-messi-tears-confirms-barcelona-departure-tv-address-never/
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