Lionel Messi ’s announcement that shook the football fraternity this week hasn’t come as much of a shock. The magnificent magician’s impending departure has nevertheless still sent shockwaves through the sporting world.As someone who counts themselves very lucky to have seen the six-time Ballon D’or winner several times in his natural habitat in the Camp Nou, I like millions of others can vouch that his skill and talent certainly still deserves to be on show at one of the very best clubs in Europe.Sadly, Barca can no longer count themselves in that bracket.
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