Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference
Al Jazeera
Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties reaching an agreement over a new contract, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of the deal.
Lionel Messi fought back tears as he began a press conference at which he was expected to confirm he is leaving Barcelona, where he has played his entire career. “I tried to behave with humility and respect and I hope that is what remains of me when I leave the club,” Messi told a news conference as hundreds of fans, many wearing his number 10 jersey, massed outside Barca’s Camp Nou stadium to bid farewell to the player. The 34-year-old Argentinian superstar, six times a Ballon d’Or winner, has been out of contract since the end of June and Barca say they cannot afford to keep him.More Related News