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  1. Lionel Messi
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  2. Sporting News
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    Why did Lionel Messi leave Barcelona? Explaining what …

    • Barcelona’s statement said, in no uncertain terms, that the club and player wanted to do a deal — reports in recent weeks stated that Messi, who became a free agent on June 30, was prepared to take a 5… See more

    Was The Barcelona-Messi Talk All For Show?

    There’s one line of thinking that Barcelona knew all along it was never going to be in a … See more

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    'I wasn't prepared,' says tearful Lionel Messi, confirming Barcelon…
    A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed on Sunday he was leaving FC Barcelona after the club said it could no longer afford to pay its Argentine superstar's high wages without jeopardizing its...
    CBC · https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/lionel …
    Was Barcelona Calling La Liga's Bluff?

    Another group of cynics believe the Barcelona statement was an attempt to somehow force La Liga to change the rules or carve out an exception for the club. The thinking go… See more

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  1. Financial and structural obstacles
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    Barcelona explained that "financial and structural obstacles" are the reason why they could not close a new contract with Lionel Messi, thus paving the way for his departure. The "obstacles" referenced by the Catalan club are La Liga's Financial Fair Play regulations and in particular the competition's salary cap rules.

    Why has Lionel Messi left B…

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    Barcelona said on Thursday that Messi will not be staying at the club “because of financial and structural obstacles”. Messi, 34, has been a free agent since July 1 when his contract with the club expired.

    Tearful Lionel Messi confir…

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    Why did Lionel Messi leave Barcelona?
    A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed he was leaving Barcelona after 21 years at his farewell press conference on Sunday morning. Barcelona said on Thursday that Messi will not be staying at the club “because of financial and structural obstacles”. Messi, 34, has been a free agent since July 1 when his contract with the club expired.

    Tearful Lionel Messi confirms Barcelona exit, with move to PSG a

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    Is Lionel Messi's time at Barcelona over?
    (David Ramos/Getty Images) Lionel Messi's time at Barcelona appears to be over. Barcelona announced Thursday that Messi will not stay with the club, saying that the Spanish league's financial regulations made it impossible to sign the Argentina star to a new contract.

    Lionel Messi to exit Barcelona after 18 years with club

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    Will Barcelona sign Messi if he has one year left?
    Messi has one year left on his contract in Paris (with the option of another year), and there is intrigue as to his next move. And, just when they appeared to have moved on, Barcelona have positioned themselves in the queue to sign him, even though he will be 36 when his PSG deal expires.

    The impact of Messi's Barcelona exit, one year later - ESPN

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    Why did Messi not renew his deal with Barcelona?
    Because, as Barcelona made clear in its statement on Thursday, "financial and structural obstacles" have prevented Messi from renewing his deal with the club he's represented all his life. Begin your day with a curated outlook of top news around the world and why it matters.

    Why is Lionel Messi Leaving Barcelona? How Spanish Giants ... - News…

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  4. CBC
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    'I wasn't prepared,' says tearful Lionel Messi, …

    WEBAug 8, 2021 · A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed on Sunday he was leaving FC Barcelona after the club said it could no longer afford to pay its Argentine superstar's high wages without jeopardizing its...

     
  5. NBC News
    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/soccer-icon...

    Tearful soccer icon Messi confirms bitter Barcelona exit

  6. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4203121/2021/08/...

    The full transcript of Lionel Messi’s farewell press conference

  7. uefa.com
    https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/026c...

    Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona for Paris: a shrine to one of a kind

  8. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2755797/2021/08/...

    Messi left Barcelona because of the club, not because of La Liga

  9. Sky News
    https://news.sky.com/story/lionel-messi-in …

    Lionel Messi in tears as he confirms he's leaving …

    WEBAug 8, 2021 · Lionel Messi was in tears as he bade farewell to FC Barcelona - but said he has not yet decided on his future.

  10. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4203138/2021/08/...

    Tearful Lionel Messi confirms Barcelona exit, with move to PSG a ...

  11. aljazeera.com
    https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2021/8/8/messi-in...

    Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference

  12. CBC
    https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/lionel-m…

    Lionel Messi to exit Barcelona after 18 years with club

    WEBAug 5, 2021 · Messi had asked to leave Barcelona for free at the end of last season but had his request denied by then-president Josep Bartomeu. Joan Laporta took over the presidency and appeared to have...

  13. CNBC
    https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/05/soccer-superstar...

    Soccer superstar Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona after ... - CNBC

  14. Sky Sports
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    Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona after club fail to fulfil …

    WEBAug 5, 2021 · Barcelona have been unable register Messi because his new contract would break the club's proposed wage structure for the 2021/22 season - despite his 50 per cent...

  15. Newsweek
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    Why is Lionel Messi Leaving Barcelona? How Spanish Giants …

  16. Sporting News
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    Why has Lionel Messi left Barcelona? Argentina star's Camp Nou ...

  17. BBC
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58157038

    'Lionel Messi feels betrayed by Barcelona' - the inside track on …

  18. telegraph.co.uk
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/08/08/...

    Lionel Messi in tears as he confirms Barcelona departure in TV …

  19. NPR
    https://www.npr.org/2021/08/06/1025372179

    Soccer Star Lionel Messi Is Leaving FC Barcelona After 17 Seasons

  20. skysports.com
    https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/...

    Lionel Messi: Is he really leaving Barcelona? Why is he leaving?

  21. Squawka
    https://www.squawka.com/en/lionel-messi-leaving-barcelona-reasons

    Why did Lionel Messi leave Barcelona? 10 key reasons - Squawka

  22. France 24
    https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210809...

    Explained: Why Barcelona had to let Messi go - France 24

  23. ESPN
    https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37630716

    Lionel Messi's Barcelona exit, one year later: The impact of …

  24. CNN
    https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/05/football/lionel...

    Lionel Messi: Barcelona says Argentine star is leaving the club

  25. 90min
    https://www.90min.com/posts/why-was-lionel-messi...

    Why was Lionel Messi forced to leave Barcelona for PSG? - 90min

  26. Reuters
    https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/soccer...

    Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona, in talks with PSG

  27. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/10/sports/soccer/...

    Lionel Messi Leaves Barcelona for PSG - The New York Times

  28. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65438469

    Lionel Messi: Why dream return to Barcelona looks very unlikely

  29. YouTube
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    Messi’s Magical Night vs Tottenham | UCL 2019 Masterclass

  30. Legit.ng
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    Lionel Messi Scores Majestic Freekick As Inter Miami Win MLS …