Lionel Messi starts first Barcelona game since U-turn as club make captaincy decision
dailystar.co.ukLionel Messi started his first game for Barcelona tonight since making a dramatic transfer U-turn at the Nou Camp.The Argentinian sent shockwaves rippling through world football last month by informing Barca officials of his desire to leave, with reports indicating Manchester City were in pole position to sign him.Messi was adamant he could exercise a clause in his contract which allowed him to depart at the end of last season, but Barca insisted he still has a year remaining on his deal.And in a dramatic U-turn, the Ballon d’Or legend has agreed to stay for one final year in Catalonia.After returning to pre-season training on Monday this week, he was given the nod by new Barca boss Ronald Koeman in their 3-1 friendly victory over Gimnastic.
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