BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 08: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou on May 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

News of Messi's Barcelona exit sends shockwaves through football world

Gordon Brunt
5 years ago
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Lionel Messi and Barcelona are going their separate ways.

It's a moment that few football fans thought they'd ever witness before Thursday's stunning announcement, as Barcelona revealed that the six-time Ballon d'Or winner won't return due to financial 'obstacles.'

It didn't take long for the shockwaves to be felt throughout the football world:

It's bound to be a lot for Barcelona fans to process after Messi played a major role in spoiling them with silverware for almost two decades.

So, where could Messi be off to next?

Maybe there's one last surprise up Messi's sleeve.

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