Here is how some of the big Spanish sports newspapers (Sport, Marca, AS, MD and L’Esportiu) reacted to the news of Lionel Messi wanting to leave Barca. Frontpage headlines for August 26, 2020 (Wednesday)
Sport newspaper headline
Barca based Sport went with the headline Iguerra Total– “Total War”, pretty much summing up the position of the two sides.
Madrid paper Marca Front Page reaction (Y Estallo la Bomba- “And the Bomb Exploded”)
Click here to see- Spanish newspaper frontpage reaction to Messi exit news
With the dramatic bit of news coming in that Lionel Messi has officially asked Barca to activate a clause in his contract that allows the Argentine superstar to leave on a free at the end of the 2019/20 season, here is a look at the odds on Messi’s next club.
Possible destinations– Man City, Inter, PSG, Man Utd and Newells (in that order)
Odds on Messi joining Man City?
They’re shortening by the minute, but it’s currently 9/4 (longest) and evens (1/1- shortest)
If Barca agree to let Messi go, City are his most likely destination, with former Barca boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad. City are also one of the few clubs that could potentially afford Messi’s wages.
Odds on Messi moving to Inter Milan?
Inter appear to be the next favourites after City- shortest odds on the move are 11/4, longest 5/1.
Odds on Messi joining PSG?
Messi moving to Paris SG- shortest 3/1, longest 7/1
Odds on Messi joining Man Utd?
A Manchester United move for Messi is being quoted at 7/2 (shortest), 8/1 (longest)
Odds on Messi returning to Argentina with Newells Old Boys?
A move to Newells is being quoted at 16/1
This Lionel Messi goal vs Napoli again showcased the genius at the little Argentine’s feet as he scored a superb individual goal to put Barcelona 2-0 up in the second leg of their European clash on 8 August, 2020. The goal came in the 23rd minute- navigated his way through the Napoli defence, could’ve probably had a penalty, and managed to get a shot away! Simply world-class.