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Lionel Messi breaks down in tears as he says final goodbye to FC Barcelona

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Lionel Messi breaks down in tears as he says final goodbye to FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi broke down in tears as he said his final goodbye to FC Barcelona at a press conference on Sunday.

The Argentine forward has been forced to depart as “financial and structural obstacles” have made it impossible for him to re-sign with the Blaugrana.

“I don’t want to leave this club, it’s a club I love and this is a moment I didn’t expect,” Messi said before tearing up on stage.

“After 21 years I’m leaving with my three Catalan Argentine kids. This is our home, I never imagined having to say goodbye.”

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