For Lionel Messi and Barcelona things will never be the same again
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/04/for-lionel-messi-and-barcelona-things-will-never-be-the-same-again
The best part of breaking up is the making up but there was no making up with those in charge. Messi remains, which should be something to be thankful for, but it did not feel like it. Not least because he would not hide behind a facade. Sometimes when players walk out, they deliver a parting shot; Messi delivered his when he walked back in again, the honesty brutal. There are acrimonious splits; this was an acrimonious reuniting. Barcelona’s website still has not even mentioned Messi's return. It was supposed to be good news, the very best news, but it was not news at all.
@ perumthachan what would be the scenario for messi come 21/ 22 season will he make a move or stay... what is your personal say???
Lionel Messi, who was set to serve a one game suspension for Argentina, is no longer suspended and will be available for both of Argentina’s matches next month.
AFA president Claudio Tapia met with CONMEBOL executives and Messi’s sanction has been lifted as it expired. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni will be able to count on the captain for both games against Ecuador and Bolivia.
messi will definitely stay at barcelona. for him to make a move, three things should happen.
bartomeu continues running the club the way he is doing it now.
barcelona ends up with another trophy-less season.
koeman's barcelona should be centered around some other player.
the immediate thing to look forward is how barcelona performs under koeman.
i don't think koeman will last beyond christmas.
the new year might see xavi or pochettino take over.
the elections will see bartomeu out.
laporta will return as president and do the necessary signing.
messi will retire at barcelona with a grand farewell by end of 2022-23 season.
From the first 10 matches we can decide on the fate of Lionel messi....
Lionel Messi equals Pele as the all time top goalscorer for one club WITH 643 goals
To celebrate Messi's record-breaking 644th goal for Barcelona, Budweiser sent a personalised bottle to the 160 goalkeepers he's scored against.
Last edited by Perumthachan; 12-25-2020 at 11:29 PM.