Lionel Messi said goodbye to Barcelona at a press conference at the Camp Nou on Sunday after scoring 672 goals in 778 appearances and winning a total of 34 trophies for the team.
Although it has been only days since Barca and Messi announced and confirmed his departure, problems have been there for a long time and finally led to this unpleasant situation between the two sides.
Messi said joining Paris Saint-Germain was a possibility but at 34, he does not have many options left considering his age, salary and the timing of Barca's announcement.
Lionel Messi is leaving Barcelona after 21 years playing for the Spanish club. /CFP
Trophies won by Barcelona while Lionel Messi played for the club are on display at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, August 8, 2021. /CFP
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