Messi was forced to sever career-long ties with the Blaugrana once it became apparent that the funds were not available for a contract extension to be agreed. Once he hit free agency, the decision was ...

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has opened up on Lionel Messi's departure several years ago. Messi’s Barcelona contract officially expired on June 30, 2021 as the club announced they could not renew ...

Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened up old wounds and spoke about his relationship—or lack thereof—with the greatest player in Blaugrana history, Lionel Messi, revealing he has only spoken to him ...