In the early morning of the 26th Beijing time, several media in Argentina and Spain successively published articles that Messi had formally submitted an application to leave the team. 11 days have passed since Barcelona was bloodbathed by Bayern.
Messi decided to leave the team. Image source: screenshot of foreign media
In these 11 days, Barcelona has already experienced ups and downs in the city. Koeman took office and his vigorous demeanor shocked the fans. In a short period of time, many meritorious players such as Suarez and Rakitic were directly "abandoned."
Some media said that it was the direct dialogue between Koeman and Messi that became the fuse for the latter's decision to leave.
On the evening of August 14, local time, the 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals staged a goal battle in Lisbon. In the end, Bundesliga hegemony Bayern Munich defeated La Liga Barcelona 8-2 and advanced to the semi-finals. Such a disparate score also created the worst record in the history of Barcelona in the Champions League. The picture shows the Barcelona star Messi injured alone after the game. Image source: IC photo
When a group has problems, change is necessary. With Barcelona DNA on his body, Koman's approach is understandable. When the new official takes office, he is obligated to return the currently embarrassed team to normal. Perhaps in his opinion, the problem lies in the bloated and old lineup.
Although many people cannot imagine so far, the day Messi really leaves Barcelona, what world football will look like. But no matter how unbreakable the love is, it can't resist the despair of mourning that is greater than the desperation of heart.
Some voices pointed out that Messi no longer trusts the Barcelona board, that they are unable to reverse the situation and reorganize a more competitive team, and he does not like the way the club treats Suarez. In response to this situation, the Barcelona board of directors convened an emergency meeting.
Data map: former Barcelona MSN combination
Even at this juncture, they did not make a move that can appease the best superstar in team history. And the "panic" they have shown is fully in line with the impression left by their various "bizarre operations" in recent years.
In fact, as early as 11 days ago that shameful night, their head star had already expressed the idea of leaving the team somewhat.
In other words, the Barcelona high-level officials have not made any mistakes in the past 11 days. They are like a terminally ill patient, giving up hard work and resistance, just quietly waiting for the results to come.
On August 4, 2018, local time, Brazilian star Neymar officially joined Paris Saint-Germain. He wore the Grand Paris No. 10 jersey and appeared at the Paris Prince Stadium to meet with the media and fans.
The report said that while informing Barcelona that he wanted to leave the team, Messi also chose to leave the team-he hoped to fulfill the free termination clause in the contract, but Barcelona said that this clause has expired. The Spanish media Catalan said that if Messi is to leave, Barcelona hopes to use him in exchange for at least 222 million euros.
This number is no stranger to fans, and it is the transfer fee that Neymar brought when he left three years ago. Neymar's departure may be the starting point of today's uproar. Not only the team could not make up for the vacancy after the Brazilian left, his friendship with Messi seems to make the latter difficult to let go for a long time.
Years later this year, from the perspective of God, perhaps the rift had already occurred at that moment-it was the disintegration of MSN that made Barcelona's booming low, and now the two remaining players in this combination will also end together. Own red and blue career.
Messi was alone after losing to Bayern.
After the news of Messi's departure from the team came to light, many former Barcelona players expressed their attitudes on social networks. The old captain Puyol expressed his support and he respected Messi's decision. Suarez issued an applauding emoji on Puyol's message to show his attitude.
It is reported that Messi will not participate in Barcelona's training this weekend, nor will he accept the new crown test organized by Barcelona. His decision to leave the team is irreversible.
So far, the news of Messi’s departure has been fermented for several hours, and related entries have firmly occupied the first place on social media. He once again became the focus of worldwide attention, but this time it was not because of his performance on the court.
In the early morning of July 1st, Beijing time, in the 33rd round of La Liga, Barcelona faced Atletico Madrid at home. In the second half, Messi made a penalty kick, completing the 700th goal of his career. Messi completed this achievement in only 862 games. In the end, Barcelona drew with Atletico Madrid 2:2. The picture shows Messi in the game.
Some people say that no player can be above the club. This is the bottom line of professional football. For the club, players are just "commodities". When "commodities" lose value, they will be abandoned.
All good things come to an end. Even if you are a player like Messi, it seems that someone will finally come to the day. This is not just the cruelty of professional football.
When Neymar was away from France, he had a fight with Barcelona's top officials. Even to this day, both parties are still in court due to legal disputes.
Data Map: Messi
If Messi and Barcelona finally have to come to this step, this is definitely the last result that red and blue fans want to see. The way of treating the best player in team history is also determining the future of Barcelona.
In the eyes of many people, Messi and Barcelona are their reasons for loving football. Everyone knows what Messi has brought to Barcelona.
If goodbye can't be red eyes, at least it should be decent. (Author Zhang Yifan)