Lionel Messi scored in his first game for Barcelona since publicly admitting he wanted to leave. Lionel Messi decided to stay with the team and not bring them to court over his wish to leave on a free transfer in August, but Barcelona didn’t ... 2020 | 1:12pm Enlarge Image. Messi's Last Dance: The records the Barcelona star can break – and what could hold him back History beckons for Lionel Messi at Barcelona in 2020 … ", Barca’s ‘incomprehensible’ offer for Lautaro – Euro Papers, Transfer news LIVE - Man City move fast to strengthen, another new Sancho bid being lined up, Fati: Playing with Messi a childhood dream come true, Suarez signs two-year contract with Atletico, © Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2020 – All rights reserved, City make late move for Benfica's Dias - Paper Round, Wolves boss Nuno criticises 'disruptive' Covid testing delays, Fernandes’ 100th-minute penalty earns Man Utd fortunate win after breathless encounter at Brighton. © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2020. VILLAREAL, SPAIN - JULY 05: Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring ... [+] his sides second goal during the Liga match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on July 05, 2020 in Villareal, Spain. You deserved a farewell that fits with who you are: one of the most important players in the history of the club. Lionel Messi has attacked FC Barcelona in a passionate farewell social media post dedicated to close friend Luis Suarez. This story has been shared 39,945 times. It's going to be so difficult to not continue sharing every day with you both on the fields and away from them,” he wrote, alongside a snap of the pair in said location at the Camp Nou. All rights reserved. Bryce Harper's free-agency tantrum has Mets implications, Jets firing Adam Gase would only accomplish one thing, Amazon takes up to 35 percent off Cole Haan shoes for early Prime Day deal, Amazon Prime Day 2020: The best early deals to shop now, Amazon announces Prime Day 2020 dates: How to sign up for access to deals, This service guarantees to make your knives sharper than the day you bought them, A Freshly subscription is the perfect lunch option while working from home. Terms of Use Last modified on Fri 25 Sep 2020 22.56 BST. And with this outburst today, it seems that Messi is still unhappy with life in the Catalan capital despite appearing in better spirits during preseason. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. He is upset but he has shown a lot of enthusiasm since he returned and he's going to show that on the pitch.". The new youth academy graduate's impact, meanwhile, was reminiscent of his outstanding performance for Spain against Ukraine in the Nations League last month, when he won a third-minute penalty and scored his country's third goal as part of a series of dazzling runs cutting inside from the left. But the truth is that at this stage nothing surprises me any more.”. Lionel Messi may not have got his desired move away from Barcelona this summer, but he still has one billion reasons to be happy off the pitch. ⚪ #SuárezRojiblanco First day at the office for @LuisSuarez9! Messi made the claim on his Instagram account, adding that “nothing surprises me any more” in regards to the conduct of those in charge of Barcelona, primarily the president, Josep Maria Bartomeu. Stick around for the behind Messi camera angle to see the vicious spin he puts on it. You may opt-out by. Someone who achieved great things for the team and on an individual level. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Lionel Messi has extended his feud with Barcelona’s hierarchy by openly criticising the way in which the club treated Luis Suárez following his departure to Atlético Madrid, claiming his former strike partner had been “thrown out” of the Camp Nou. Sunday's result was even more of a shock following Bayern's rampant 8-0 win over Schalke in the opening round of fixtures, which laid down an early marker as the Bavarian club looks to win its ninth consecutive league title.