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Lionel Messi is leaving Barcelona, the Spanish club said on Thursday.
“Despite club and player reaching an agreement and their clear intention to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles,” Barcelona said in a statement on its website.
More to follow.