Football superstar Lionel Messi dropped a bombshell news on social media when the Argentine announced his intentions to leave his longtime club FC Barcelona.
Messi’s decision came due to the deteriorating relationship between the player and club management. The news came as shock for football fans around the world as Twitter was set abuzz.
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just a casual spectator, Lionel Messi’s name is synonymous with the sport. Considered to be the greatest footballer of his generation, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi has dominated the world of football for many years.
Aside from his incredible skills, he is well-known for being a one-club player – loyal to FC Barcelona. That all changed on Tuesday when the six-time Ballon d’Or winner announced his intentions to leave his beloved club.
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Twitter reacts to Lionel Messi News
The news sent shock-waves all around the world as Messi’s announcement became the most trending news on Twitter. People cried for the Argentine to stay, while others started fantasizing about a potential Premier League debut in the near future or a dream team up with longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus.
Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
Things are about to get very Messi
— Sports (@Sports) August 25, 2020
Lionel Messi is actually leaving Barcelona. This is a whole other level of pain. I'm not ready for this.
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) August 25, 2020
Pep when he sees the cameras on one of his young players after full time pic.twitter.com/dZs77Ua1nt
— Davi (@HarryestKane) August 13, 2019
Football twitter trying to figure out which club Messi will go to.#Messi pic.twitter.com/Gg57kN5DrT
— V (@Mississippimud_) August 25, 2020
If Barcelona sell Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic this summer, Ronald Koeman will be the only one left at the Nou Camp who has scored in a Champions League final.
— Richard Jolly 🇺🇦 (@RichJolly) August 25, 2020
The Barcelona board right now: pic.twitter.com/pQcW4mbNyO
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 25, 2020
Way Messi has asked to leave feels pretty old school. Barcelona say Messi sent a “burofax” asking to leave the club. I had to google “burofax”. It is a real thing.
— tariq panja (@tariqpanja) August 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/MessiMX10i/status/1298318093039673345?s=20
Barca fans gathered outside the Camp Nou to show their support for Leo Messi. pic.twitter.com/aqYQHzRSEU
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 25, 2020
Time for Barcelona to choose between Messi and Bartomeu. Well played Lionel!
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) August 25, 2020
Luis Suárez outside the Camp Nou just now. https://t.co/4vtM1DvUt9 pic.twitter.com/ID8McVqTjX
— Euan McTear (@emctear) August 25, 2020
Who sends faxes anymore lol?
— Subscribe to GrantWahl.com (@GrantWahl) August 25, 2020
who did this 😂
but also FYI Messi, @SanAntonioFC is undefeated 👀 https://t.co/EWaiG2v6OY pic.twitter.com/xK2poypK7l
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) August 25, 2020
If Messi is to leave @FCBarcelona by activating a release clause, then I hope the club try to help, not hinder him. He’s been fiercely loyal and their greatest ever player. It would be terribly sad if it finished with a fight between the player and the club.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 25, 2020
What made Messi leave?
The Argentine joined the Spanish giants as a young kid and has always hoped to end his illustrious career in Camp Nou.
However, with some recent changes in management, poor performances in La Liga, including a thrashing by Bayern Munich at the UEFA Champions League as well as deteriorating relationships between the player and board, Messi has finally made the decision to leave his longtime club.
Messi’s lawyer sent out a fax to the club’s management that he wishes to trigger his release clause and start a new chapter elsewhere.
However, the Barcelona management is not on board with the decision and are looking to keep hold of their star player. The future is uncertain for Lionel Messi.
What do you think? Which club would you hope to see the Argentine star sign up or should he stay at Camp Nou? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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