Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona for Inter "would not be a drama" for La Liga nor would he immediately solve Serie A's problems, according to Javier Tebas.
The idea of Messi departing Camp Nou has often appeared fanciful but clashes between the Argentina great and Barca's board this season have made it seem a much more plausible scenario.
Former Inter president Massimo Moratti said this week that a potential Nerazzurri swoop for Messi is not a "forbidden dream at all".
Messi leaving would be seen by most as a blow to La Liga as well as Barca, given his standing as one of the greatest players of all time.
But La Liga chief Tebas says the league will always be strong, pointing to Cristiano Ronaldo's switch from Real Madrid to Juventus as proof, while he claimed Italian football would not be fixed purely by Messi's arrival.
"I do not think that the arrival of Messi can solve the problems of Serie A, which are linked to the bad relationship between debts, high and insufficient collections," Tebas said on a video conference with reporters.
"Serie A's figures are stressed, and these economic problems certainly are not solved by Leo Messi.
"I would like Messi to stay here, but if he leaves it would not be a drama.
"It was said that without Cristiano Ronaldo the league would have lost money, and instead we would have earned it, even in Portugal. Players help but are not essential to a championship."
Tebas’ stance on Messi marks a dramatic shift from comments he made at the start of the 2019-20 campaign.
He told Marca back in August, with speculation linking Barca with a move to bring Brazil international back to Camp Nou from Paris Saint-Germain: “Yes, of course [I'd like Neymar to return].
“With his qualities he's in the top three players in the world. It would be very important for La Liga if he came again, although it wouldn't be defining for the Spanish league.
“The defining thing is that we play 10 months a year, with 20 clubs each playing each other and generating passion and joy each weekend for fans in Spain and across the world.
“A player like Neymar gives you a following in countries that look out for him, but he's not an essential element, not even Cristiano Ronaldo was.
“Lionel Messi, on the other hand, is an essential element because he's the heritage of La Liga.”
Teodnrsy
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another s hole fan of Tebas.
you don't know what you are talking ashole, keep quite
UgyenNidup
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huhuhuuu laliga was there before messi how can you say people are watching messi play and not laliga, use your common sense bro
another s hole fan of Tebas.
fizzbizzie
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you also leave your family and live in with an African family to prove yourself
so I guess his wife and kids are not his family?
Jacadelmt
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so all are willing to let him go.. he has no excuse staying.. Messi stop being a coward and accept the challenge to prove self elsewhere
you also leave your family and live in with an African family to prove yourself
meyadlpstu
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He is right no player is bigger than the league and more over he is old he won't play for ever .teams like real Madrid and Barcelona will always produce or buy better player then messi and ronaldo rember there was zidani , figo, ronadihno, ronaldo 9 ,Raul and many more players who many thought that they will never be ireplaced but here we have messi and ronaldo who have better records than them all only inferior to two greats Pele and maradona
RANIYAASHRAF
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MESSI is the best
raju95
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let him renew his contract in every 6 months...
Kusilrsuy
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when Messi in left Barcelona then Barca play Europa League
Messidolboyeb
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No are you Crazy
Why?
fizzbizzie
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so all are willing to let him go.. he has no excuse staying.. Messi stop being a coward and accept the challenge to prove self elsewhere
susanniraula67
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iNTER will start to eNTER in trophies if messi eNTER in iNTER Milan
souravmahato
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What are you talking man????? Messi and Ronaldo in same league,,, That Will be the most famous league....
abeejared
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la will lose viewers that's for sure.
Dokbdein
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Tebas is a dreamer
yioabdlnop
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The Argentinian f should have left Barca long ago
No are you Crazy
yioabdlnop
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Yes its a big deal
wideinrs
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if its loyalty he should not demand more money in order to extend his contract, he should be paid lesser sum of money to prove his loyalty
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 less amount? like are u 4 real? How many times messi has always be the 1 and only person to drag barca to the top without him barca are nothing
Femcinsuy
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but it would be a disaster to la liga, because without Messi playing in LA liga people would have call the League farmer league
MadimetjaSane
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Tebas: Messi leaving Barcelona would be a drama for Manchester City
yawabksty
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which phone is this
I_Am_Barca
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Messi in this generation is one of the best alongside Ronaldo. Now, if the Spanish Primera Liga loses Messi, not that it's not inevitable, the league will definitely lose the same lure as before. Who comes next to Messi & Ronaldo? Hazard? Vinicius? Bale? Benzema? Suarez? None could compare. Back then we had lots of good players who could vie for Balon d'Or every season, maybe it's because they didn't have the same consistency and personal battle as Messi & Ronaldo, in that way any player could surpass the other next season, and if those players leave it wouldn't be a major problem for the club. It's not the same now, football has changed since then, signing a player isn't all about if he fits or is the right player sometimes, it's a business, and some are strategic because of the caliber of a player coming in. Ronald to Juventus was strategic for Juventus, cause you're not only buying the player but also the player's followers. If Messi leaves now, it wouldn't be Barça who would lose out, but entire Spanish La Liga. Tebas is scared, he once said he would like Mourinho and Pep back in the league. Even Neymar wouldn't have the same effect if he comes.
Abdullahkabir
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tebas should chill the king is not leaving his kingdom
Teodnrsy
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Tebas, just make a try. I can assure that this action will haunt you every single second of your life. A gross of this much economy comes to laliga just from MESSI. Fans watch MESSI play not that Laliga is a football.
huhuhuuu laliga was there before messi how can you say people are watching messi play and not laliga, use your common sense bro
vaabikmp
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You’re crazy
Teodnrsy
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lol but Frog will never leave it's well because in d fear of Sea 😂
if its loyalty he should not demand more money in order to extend his contract, he should be paid lesser sum of money to prove his loyalty
Teodnrsy
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Never heard king leave his kingdom, to prove he is king, have you? cr7 never was king of Madrid, king of Madrid is de Stefano
even messi is not a king of barca, johan curyfull is a king
I_Am_Barca
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But it would be a huge blow fo LaLiga. Cause the league already lost huge interest by losing Cristiano Ronaldo. If they lose Messi than the league won't be interesting like EPL.. Even Seria A, Bundesliga will be more interesting than LaLiga.
I agree.
I_Am_Barca
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THE REALITY!!! How many Goals will Ronaldo score every season if Ronaldo is ? (1) World's Best Playmaker (2)Team Player than Messi (3) Gives more assists than Messi? 20 - 30 goals AND How many Goals will Messi score every season if He join different club and always focus more on Goalscoring like Ronaldo? 60+ goals. NOTE!!! Cr7 changes clubs but He did these 3 things that Messi does at Barca Ronaldo will score few Goals every Season
??????
rotbcmort
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Is that what you have to say? Your league might never see Messi and C. Ronaldo types again. Players come and go but we your league is privileged to see this two.
Cowdlmrt
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Never heard king leave his kingdom, to prove he is king, have you? cr7 never was king of Madrid, king of Madrid is de Stefano
Farhaan0501
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THE REALITY!!! How many Goals will Ronaldo score every season if Ronaldo is ? (1) World's Best Playmaker (2)Team Player than Messi (3) Gives more assists than Messi? 20 - 30 goals AND How many Goals will Messi score every season if He join different club and always focus more on Goalscoring like Ronaldo? 60+ goals. NOTE!!! Cr7 changes clubs but He did these 3 things that Messi does at Barca Ronaldo will score few Goals every Season
how does this article related to cr7?
Messidolboyeb
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The Argentinian f should have left Barca long ago
KapoorM10
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lol but Frog will never leave it's well because in d fear of Sea 😂
That's called LOYALITY which is not your CR7's cup of tea😌 CR7 is the FROG dear...he jumps from this club to that club😆 He's not stable😂 Also, tell me who goes to a LEADING team if one is REALLY WILLING TO TAKE CHALLENGES? He must have joined that team which is out of top 10 but naah he joined the top! Is this called TAKING CHALLENGE😮 hhhhhh Poor CR7's tails😌😆
FAHMAANooooo
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lol but Frog will never leave it's well because in d fear of Sea 😂
nailed it bro
emondorock
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Where is he going old peoples home
Taabnsty
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hey Tebas shut up
fauadeilop
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lol but Frog will never leave it's well because in d fear of Sea 😂
AbenNyeal3
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Vuuekms
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cuz he knows it well if 1 goat can do it then why not another goat do the same .....and if it happens and if lm10 joins italian club then seria A will be more popular then spanish league...
SanNan
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Me a ronaldo fan and real madrid but if messi leaves elclassicos will be unwatchable
I mean it still is boring either too one sided or draws happening after cr7 left
RäbbïHösënRömän
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But it would be a huge blow fo LaLiga. Cause the league already lost huge interest by losing Cristiano Ronaldo. If they lose Messi than the league won't be interesting like EPL.. Even Seria A, Bundesliga will be more interesting than LaLiga.
UgyenNidup
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Tebas, just make a try. I can assure that this action will haunt you every single second of your life. A gross of this much economy comes to laliga just from MESSI. Fans watch MESSI play not that Laliga is a football.
Amirrezart
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He is funny! He will doe crying if messi leaves
zondlmrz
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play good everyday
Lesbertyz
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THE REALITY!!! How many Goals will Ronaldo score every season if Ronaldo is ? (1) World's Best Playmaker (2)Team Player than Messi (3) Gives more assists than Messi? 20 - 30 goals AND How many Goals will Messi score every season if He join different club and always focus more on Goalscoring like Ronaldo? 60+ goals. NOTE!!! Cr7 changes clubs but He did these 3 things that Messi does at Barca Ronaldo will score few Goals every Season
el nino
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Let's just agree that he's wrong
Fushkrujealbania
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Me a ronaldo fan and real madrid but if messi leaves elclassicos will be unwatchable
Lieceluy
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it would be like watching drunk players playing football in la liga...
oz_nuestro
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He (Messi) is the HERITAGE of La Liga Santander