Sergio Ramos has had his say on Lionel Messi's contract wrangle - saying the Barcelona star has earned the right to decide his future.
But Real Madrid skipper Ramos said he hopes the six-time Ballon d'Or winner will stay at the Nou Camp and continue his part in one of the great rivalries of world football.
Messi shocked the football world last week when he announced his intention to quit the club where he has spent his entire career to date.
Messi's dad Jorge, who represents his son, was in Barcelona on Wednesday for showdown talks with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu - which reportedly ended in a stalemate.
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