“Spoiled end of an era”: The Messi quake and its consequences

The fans quickly found the culprit A number of FC Barcelona fans marched in front of the Camp Nou late on Tuesday evening and loudly demanded the resignation of club president Josep Bartomeu. The announcement by Lionel Messi, the world footballer, the idol, that he was leaving his club after 20 years caused horror in the coastal metropolis - and the culprit was quickly identified. Messi's relationship with Bartomeu has been considered troubled for months. During the Corona crisis there was a dispute between the stars and the club boss because of salary cuts. Messi had publicly criticized the club's actions and felt himself and his teammates were scapegoats.

The Barca fans expressed their displeasure. © APA/afp / PAU BARRENA

The press finds clear words “Spoiled end of an era,” wrote the newspaper El Mundo on Wednesday. According to media reports, some FC Barcelona directors want to resign soon, others are proposing a motion of no confidence against Bartomeu. The Trademarks described the scenario as follows: “Messi has just told the club that he wants to leave the club, that he no longer feels comfortable in the Camp Nou, which was his kindergarten since he was little - and that is worse than any 2:8. “

And Messi? The six-time world footballer, who has won so many titles with Barcelona and is a role model for millions, has not yet commented personally. FC Barcelona itself confirmed that he had expressed his intention to leave internally with a kind of urgent registered letter. One reason is said to be the new coach Ronald Koeman. Neo-coach Koeman is aiming for change After taking office, the 57-year-old Dutchman is said to have questioned his special status in a conversation with the Argentine superstar. “The privileges in the squad are over, everything has to be done for the team,” said Koeman, according to a report from the Argentine online portal Olé newspaper said: “I will be inflexible, you have to think about the team.” Previously it was said that Koeman wanted to build a new team around Messi. The current team is considered full and partly over-aged.

Ronald Koeman couldn't convince Messi to stay. © APA/afp / JOSEP LAGO

Messi receives a lot of support Meanwhile, Messi received encouragement from former and current players. Former Barça and Real star Luis Figo tweeted: “Wow!! Another historic moment!!!”. Barça legend Carles Puyol also wrote on Twitter: “Respect and admiration, Leo. All my support, my friend.” Messi's friend and teammate Luis Suárez reacted on Twitter by clapping his hands. According to the Catalan radio station RAC1, he was one of the first to receive a call from Koeman in which the new coach told him that he was no longer planning with him. Perhaps that is also a reason for the Argentine's desire to change.

Can Messi pull the release clause? According to media reports, Messi (33) wants to include a clause in his contract that would allow him to terminate unilaterally at the end of each season. A giant dispute is looming because there is a problem: From the club's perspective, the deadline for activating the clause for the past season expired in June, write Sports world and also other media. Meanwhile, Messi is of the opinion that the deadline should be extended because the season was also extended due to the Corona forced break.

Messi has been at the club for two decades. He has been a member of the FC Barcelona professional team since 2004 and is the longest-serving player. His contract runs until June 30 next year. According to the media, the transfer clause stipulated in the contract is 700 million euros. Whether this can be paid by the supposedly interested top European clubs such as Manchester City, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United or Inter is more than doubtful - especially in times of pandemic. Phone call between Messi and Guardiola According to the ESPN There is said to have been a phone call between City coach Pep Guardiola and Messi last week. They both know each other from their successful time with FC Barcelona and value each other very much. According to the report, Manchester believes it is possible to finance Messi.

Barcelona experienced their first season without winning any titles since the 2007/08 season. In Catalonia there is talk of one of the worst crises in the club's history. The low point after the lost championship was the sensational 2-8 defeat against FC Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

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“Spoiled end of an era”: The Messi quake and its consequences

The anger of the offended Catalans after superstar Lionel Messi's request to change erupted that night.

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