CuteMercury:
I love Messi so much but my love for Barcelona comes first before any player on earth. Who ever advised Messi to send that text or whatever of him leaving the club, has only done more harm than good "not to the club, but to Lionel messi" Now the fans are divided and if Messi leaves the club this season, Many fans of the club will not be happy with him. I am not here to usher blame to either Messi or the club but if he wanted to leave, he should have been advised to make an announcement that he will be leaving the club next year, that way a proper emotional goodbye ceremony will be given to him in his last match in camp nou. That way everybody wins, no bad blood. Next year is just around the corner. The way he suddenly announced it was a disrespect to his fans and the club and i am sure that a lot of people are not happy with him.

jpmoriarti:
He might be smart at the time, but the clause is no longer valid. His only exit route is to find a way and discuss with the club. Being rebellious will only ruin his already shaking legacy at the club.

biomustry:


I think he was just trying to be humble in interviews, he knows, we know, he can't be benched, if he meant good, he should not be asking about his remaining 14 milla now and find a way out silently

usbcable:


QUESTION

Is Barca shitty or Shitty because of Messi?

joviegghead:

You're pained that Messi is leaving, right?

DancingSkeleton:
Your love or hate won’t diminish or improve his performance on the pitch!

khingTony:
If Messi takes this case to the court, we all know how it'll end, Spanish courts will not favour him(because clearly, it now a La Liga-Messi battle), and maybe before the final ruling by the court, the transfer window may be closed, so it's a lose-lose situation for him.

Truth is, Messi has burnt all bridges that linked him to Barcelona, I'm sure if he losses this case, his ego will not let him Put on a Barcelona Jersey again(thereby soiling his career). He has become a distraction, other clubs are busy training for the forthcoming season, we are busy settling cases and fending off rumors.

tesppidd:
Now put the politics aside and use discretion.

What has Neymar done so far at PSG to deserve a podium spot,?

usbcable:

NOthing

CuteMercury:
Messi matters to me but Barcelona matters most. He has done so much for Barcelona and Barcelona has done so much for him too, you all have quickly forgotten how much the club have sacrificed for him, from playing baloo d or politics for him(2010) to staying by him during his Tax trials and many more. Yes! Messi is the greatest of his generation but he should not allow a stupid board and president make him go to war with the club. "cant you all see that some people are trying to turn him against the club" and he is falling for the trap. "He should take a clue from Guadiola and the past players that refuses to get on the bad side of the club.

DancingSkeleton:
If Messi wanted war he’ll be making statements on media instead he kept silent. If that isn’t respect enough then I don’t know what respect is

jpmoriarti:
�️ — Arturo Vidal: "Barça must change the way they think. The (Barça) DNA is lagging behind. Football is now more about strength and speed."

Couldn't agree more! We became obsessed with an outdated pattern and average teams were running over us.

CuteMercury:
No you are wrong, the law states that a player must be paid off when his club terminates his appointment when he still has an existing contract that runs for more years. "Suarez is only abiding by the law, no footballer, no matter how Rich he is, will leave a club without compensation if his contract is terminted by his club taking note that the contract has not ended. not even the son of Bill gate will leave empty handed. The law is the law.

mostob:
The funny thing is that a simple Dialogue might have solved all these brouhaha.
First it was juventus, then Roma, Liverpool and finally Bayern. No sane human being won't be frustrated about these defeats. One thing which I think made Messi to want out is the unambitious behavior of the club's board.
You swapped Arthur with Pjanic and appointed Koeman of all people. No reasonable transfer negotiations... come on,you people should think now.
The only solution now is for the board to make new signings then get better coach... Those are the only things that can make messi stays.

joviegghead:
Reports are flying that man city are willing to slash 500 million(across 5 years) to get Messi.
The announcement is said to be coming real soon.

joviegghead:

New signings?
Apart from the fact that we ain't got cash and we're trying to suck as much as we can from any Messi deal, who will want to come to Barça.
Lautaro is no longer convinced barca is a good club for him.
Van de beek had signed for man utd, while we we're dragging Messi case.
We don't even have a plan for next season.

But I'll like to trust Koeman.

BykeLaByke:

If he stays,he could literally pull a Bale alongside Suarez,and he leaves the club for free next year cause that's when his contract ends....even you have to agree selling him now makes the most sense for both parties.

slayerofalabi:
Lmao, this club shall

nickvanilla:
Lol. It seems there are more of Messi fans here than real Barca fans. The heading of the thread deceived me.

Your team loses to Bayern Munich and as their captain the first thing you think of is forcing an exit?

What's this talk about Barca wasting his prime years. That's rubbish! Who holds the current ballon d'or and FiFa best player. Who has won the most trophies in LaLiga in the last 6 years. The goals he scored that brought him the trophies, didn't someone assist them? How many of those goals did he score by running solo from the halfway line.

Honestly, if you're a true, sincere Barca fan and you aren't enraged at Messi threatening to leave the club in this trying time, sorry to say you are a mere Fanboy! Insult me if you want.

I can't even imagine Cr7 trying to do this with Madrid. Madrid fans will roast him!! What's wrong with Barca fans sef? Rise up and put your captain in place! Barcelona right now is not even as bad as people are trying to paint it.

This same team got to the UCL semifinals last season and were only a step away from securing the trophy if not for an inspired Liverpool side.

I'm not looking to condemn Messi after all I believe he has paid his dues. But there are certain ways to do things. He should have called for a meeting with the board and told them his mind. Las Las they will say no, and he leaves peacefully in 2021.

What is he pursuing that he hasn't won already? And what is the guarantee that City will give him the CL? Guys reason am. Messi sef no try.

Olamyyde:

You really think a 33 year old messi will pull a bale?



That's virtually impossible. He can't risk his career/legacy.

tesppidd:
In Mourinho's voice;

Your "voyeurism" will not get you anywhere in life.

CuteMercury:
I love Messi so much but my love for Barcelona comes first before any player on earth. Who ever advised Messi to send that text or whatever of him leaving the club, has only done more harm than good "not to the club, but to Lionel messi" Now the fans are divided and if Messi leaves the club this season, Many fans of the club will not be happy with him. I am not here to usher blame to either Messi or the club but if he wanted to leave, he should have been advised to make an announcement that he will be leaving the club next year, that way a proper emotional goodbye ceremony will be given to him in his last match in camp nou. That way everybody wins, no bad blood. Next year is just around the corner. The way he suddenly announced it was a disrespect to his fans and the club and i am sure that a lot of people are not happy with him.