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Lionel Messi to hold a press conference to explain Barcelona exit

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After FC Barcelona’s bombshell announcement, Lionel Messi will face the media to explain the sudden turn of events.

Lionel Messi has scheduled a press conference at 12 pm (CEST) on Sunday afternoon to discuss his departure from Barcelona.

The Catalan club stunned world football on Thursday by announcing the six-time Ballon d’Or winner would not be able to sign a new contract to continue in Catalonia, ending a glorious 21-year partnership in the process.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Messi will attend a press conference at the Auditorium 1899 outside Camp Nou. He will explain his version of events and bid farewell to the club. The conference is to begin at 12:00 local time in the Catalan capital.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta faced the media on Friday to explain the full story. He revealed the club and player had agreed on a deal. But Barca’s precarious financial situation and La Liga’s financial regulations forced the board to call it off.

Social media has since been overrun with messages and tributes for Messi from his teammates and fans alike, who will probably find Sunday’s farewell conference every bit as emotional as the man himself.

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