straight to your inboxLionel Messi's father and agent Jorge has hit back at La Liga following ongoing uncertainty about the contract of the Barcelona star.
The future of the 33-year-old has been uncertain since his bombshell announcement, followed up by the player refusing to turn up for pre-season testing or training with the club.
La Liga have waded into the situation, attempting to shore up the position of Barcelona and thus the league with their interpretation of one of the disputed clauses in Messi's contract.
Messi Sr flew into the city on Wednesday for talks with the club president to try and negotiate an amicable exit, with Manchester City waiting to see if the player will be available to sign this summer and what the financial cost.
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