Barcelona presidential candidate Jordi Farre has made clear that he wants to turn Lionel Messi into a Michael Jordan-esque figure. All of those vying to become Barcelona president must deal with the elephant in the room, which is the fact that Messi is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with club from January 1 and could leave for free next summer.
"We have already spoken to the family; we have presented them with a project," Farre told Radio MARCA when asked about Messi. Leo is going to stay, we are very clear about that, because Leo wants to stay. We have to give him a life project. It will go beyond the years after he has finished playing for Barcelona, I want him to be the honorary president of the club. I want to turn Messi into the [Michael] Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. And help him create a Messi brand, as Jordan did, to give him continuity."
Another presidential candidate at Barcelona, Emili Rousaud, revealed on Thursday that he intends to bring Neymar back to the club if he is elected, which Farre has stated he would also be in favour of if it was viewed as the best thing to do.
"We are working to bring in the best with the sports director and the secretariat," he noted. "If they tell me that Neymar is the best, I'll go for it. He also wants to come to Barcelona. That and being one of the best means that we have to go and get him."
lordofUtterbol
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What is Jordi implying here? Jordan retired first time from Bulls to play Baseball, then came back, retired again and then played for Wizards, before finally retiring. So Leo has retire and play tennis? then come back, only retire at Man City?
BillyDedon
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yes I also don't want that mf in barcelona in want him to suffer at psg
The way some people talk about that Neymar of a guy it as if he is better than Messi, Barcelona need to build a team that won't rely much one player Neymar will never be the same again, i just hate Barcelona because they love chasing players over and over but it all end up disappointment like with Griezmann, i don't wsnt to ever see Neymar in Barcelona again.
Demzybabs1
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Good project by Jordi Farre. True Barca fans are aware that Messi is a huge contributor to the financial muscles of the club and what he earns is far little than what the club generates through him annually. Messi should be convinced to stay at the Club at whatever cost as it is the only way Barca can manage to recoup the lost revenue due to the Coronavirus Pandemic within the shortest possible time. The campaign message for candidates aspiring for the Presidency of the club will be nothing but a strategic project battle centered on the best ways to make Messi stay at the club beyond July, 2021.
finally someone with a clear sense of scenery
Nocdekmprt
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Good news
massai
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bartomeo has left of course messi will stay
VivekSingh4352
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Sorry i wanted to say let him finish his career at Psg
yes I also don't want that mf in barcelona in want him to suffer at psg
Abdullahjalloh
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Is Messi the only one who’s not accepting a second Pay cut?
no but he is the Elephant in the room.
Wouadmpty
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Why us Barcelona so afraid of losing Messi.I respect Messi and all that he has done for Barça.but he has become something of a problem lately for Barça.for one his age and his wage. plus the club is sinking in debt and no one dear talk to Messi to take a second pay cut.Barça need to be brave and let Messi leave like Madrid did with Ronaldo.Sometimes the breakup is a blessing.
Is Messi the only one who’s not accepting a second Pay cut?
Nueaopuz
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Neymar only bring trouble. I’m sorry but I had to say it. Bring haaland I love that boy! Either him or rashford, if man united are willing to sell. Sancho is good too but our rw is good
Nitowire
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We don’t need Neymar, time we needed him has gone , we want Halaand or Mbappe
Abdullahjalloh
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you most be crazy
I can be the nicest guy in the world but if you poke me,you are going to feel my wrath.I have a cane full of demonstrative adjectives.So bring it on happy feet!
Abdullahjalloh
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you most be crazy
Is people like you are ruining society.if you don't have anything positive to say,keeping your dirty typing fingers to your oversize belly.
Zitbceilor
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Why us Barcelona so afraid of losing Messi.I respect Messi and all that he has done for Barça.but he has become something of a problem lately for Barça.for one his age and his wage. plus the club is sinking in debt and no one dear talk to Messi to take a second pay cut.Barça need to be brave and let Messi leave like Madrid did with Ronaldo.Sometimes the breakup is a blessing.
you most be crazy
BillyDedon
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What are you talking about?
Sorry i wanted to say let him finish his career at Psg
Cipemnors
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Go for Haaland, Sancho
Cipemnors
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I don't want Neymar to ever play for Barcelona again let him finish his career at Barcelona.
What are you talking about?
Brit⚽️
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Neymar will be 30 Forget about Neymar Mr
BillyDedon
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I don't want Neymar to ever play for Barcelona again let him finish his career at Barcelona.
Obertojeans
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Miyacsz
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we need player like haaland plz to Barcelona
Reednivol
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Messi brings money to Barcelona, when the club started fighting against him it also started to be in the red financially.
zikackt
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Good project by Jordi Farre. True Barca fans are aware that Messi is a huge contributor to the financial muscles of the club and what he earns is far little than what the club generates through him annually. Messi should be convinced to stay at the Club at whatever cost as it is the only way Barca can manage to recoup the lost revenue due to the Coronavirus Pandemic within the shortest possible time. The campaign message for candidates aspiring for the Presidency of the club will be nothing but a strategic project battle centered on the best ways to make Messi stay at the club beyond July, 2021.
pidbimns
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so messi won't retire again, Barcelona behaving like a small club all because, they don't want to lose a player that appears in 4 - 0 demolition by liverpool and 8 - 2 humiliation by bayern. this shows that messi can't play alone. it is better he goes and the improve their team... his past is okay to remember. if he stays on, they will still beat barca.
so he's supposed to defend too🤦🏻♂️
pidbimns
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Barca Should loan Messi to Bayern so that he can learn how to humiliate big team.
Are you serious, did you forget how many times has he humilated teams like Madrid , Bayern ,man City ,utd , Chelsea , arsenal , Juventus , Atletico and still you are talking about him like that. you must be retarded
GJGREGJO
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Barca Should loan Messi to Bayern so that he can learn how to humiliate big team.
I don't know you started watching football in 2020.. If you are try to study the statistics before 2020.. Or don't post stupid comments with no logic like this..
GJGREGJO
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'Comparing a G.O.A.T to another G.O.A.T'
CodEdgh
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Let him leave for God sake. He has the right to make his decisions & that’s final.. All these see politics
Abdullahjalloh
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Why us Barcelona so afraid of losing Messi.I respect Messi and all that he has done for Barça.but he has become something of a problem lately for Barça.for one his age and his wage. plus the club is sinking in debt and no one dear talk to Messi to take a second pay cut.Barça need to be brave and let Messi leave like Madrid did with Ronaldo.Sometimes the breakup is a blessing.
Vezonic22
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Is Barça all about Lionel Messi?
pemkmryz
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are Barca fans dumb and can't realize that keeping messi at the club is not financially good for the club due to the covid-19 epidemic... messi must go no one man is bigger than our club
don't say that bro we should keep him...he decided to leave cos of bartomeo poor board
pibekptuz
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Messi Must remain at the club
zubaer5969
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Ha ha ha
BarcaChelArg
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That sounds like it. Neymar and Messi together but, but, but... no one is talking about Suarez now
ankitttttttttrtr
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are Barca fans dumb and can't realize that keeping messi at the club is not financially good for the club due to the covid-19 epidemic... messi must go no one man is bigger than our club
Sensible comment which many barca fans don't realise.
Al-lutfy
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so messi won't retire again, Barcelona behaving like a small club all because, they don't want to lose a player that appears in 4 - 0 demolition by liverpool and 8 - 2 humiliation by bayern. this shows that messi can't play alone. it is better he goes and the improve their team... his past is okay to remember. if he stays on, they will still beat barca.
okay.
deba_LFC
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I agree he's done so much for Barca but this makes every other legend that has brought Messi to his early days and partnered him look like jokes! but it's Messi and it's Barcelona... just remember ur fans MAY not want to have their kids grow up calling barcalona "Messi FC", no club deserves that
prayag
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are Barca fans dumb and can't realize that keeping messi at the club is not financially good for the club due to the covid-19 epidemic... messi must go no one man is bigger than our club
finally saw a sensible Barca fan
ceybepr
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what are u waiting for elected him as president already
he spoke to his family and not leo himself...his words are twisted like a true politician 😴
juoknryz
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Barca Should loan Messi to Bayern so that he can learn how to humiliate big team.
ceybepr
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they have spoken to his family and not leo himself 😴
Messi10/10
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I don’t care how blind you are you just can’t deny messi plays on another level
Sorry this was supposed to go on another comment 😅😅
Messi10/10
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so messi won't retire again, Barcelona behaving like a small club all because, they don't want to lose a player that appears in 4 - 0 demolition by liverpool and 8 - 2 humiliation by bayern. this shows that messi can't play alone. it is better he goes and the improve their team... his past is okay to remember. if he stays on, they will still beat barca.
I don’t care how blind you are you just can’t deny messi plays on another level
Tipeknpyz
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are Barca fans dumb and can't realize that keeping messi at the club is not financially good for the club due to the covid-19 epidemic... messi must go no one man is bigger than our club
BenSmartRMD
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Vidal is like; pay his flight to come to inter. or go to City
Al-lutfy
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so messi won't retire again, Barcelona behaving like a small club all because, they don't want to lose a player that appears in 4 - 0 demolition by liverpool and 8 - 2 humiliation by bayern. this shows that messi can't play alone. it is better he goes and the improve their team... his past is okay to remember. if he stays on, they will still beat barca.
fihabiklnz
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Leo Messi deserves to be the Honorary President of FC Barcelona...
Soydenpst
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Messi is everywhere...bt some people also taste a bad smell and complain against Messi this one.......what a people we are ?!!!!!!!!!!?
PrinceFJr
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Official News Anyone who convinces Messi to sign a New Contract wins the Presidential Election😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
chitsatho
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You cannot turn a goat to Michael Jordan everyone has its own identity
UTYG
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what are u waiting for elected him as president already