In what came as shocking news for football fans across the world, FC Barcelona announced that their star Lionel Messi will not sign a new contract with the club.
The Argentine superstar, whose contract ended with the club after the 2020-21 season, was expected to sign a new contract but the club's announcement on Thursday, means that Messi will not don the famous blue and garnet this season.
After graduating from La Masia, FC Barcelona's youth system, Messi made his senior professional debut in 2004 and played for the Spanish giants for the last 17 years. He is Barcelona's most-capped player of all time appearing in 778 matches for the club. He is also the club's all-time highest goalscorer with 670 goals to his name.
Messi has won every trophy with Barcelona, which includes 10 La Liga and four Champions League titles. He has won the treble twice in his career - 2009-10 and 2014-15 seasons.
Along with club titles, Messi has also won several individual accolades over the years, which includes a record six Ballon d'Or awards.
N0_N0NsENSE
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Messi's impact on Barcelona will forever remain unmatched 🐐
Nandha77
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👏💔🐐
Godwinmax
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Legendary leo messi for ever❤️💙
Desmondeyum
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Messi haters are really going to lose both the “0 international trophies” and “never played in different leagues” narratives in one year 😭 On top of that Messi is going to win his 7th Ballon d’Or.
Amhar⚽MN
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Why the hell💔