Barcelona stronger legally amid Messi contract conflict, suggests Spanish lawyer

Spanish giants Barcelona and club captain Lionel Messi are likely to lock horns in a legal battle revolving around issue of his contract. Argentine forward has expressed his desire to bring an end to his time at Barcelona, hinting that he wants to trigger special clause in his contract that allows him to leave for free. As Messi contract crisis deepens, a Spanish sports lawyer insists that Barcelona hold key to six-time Ballon d'Or winner's future. 

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Messi burofax les to unease in Barcelona 

Messi sent a burofax, a service provided by Spain's postal service to send important documents. service also confirmed that document has been delivered to relevant party. It is usually used to send legal documents to prove that recipient received it, while also revealing content. Messi burofax report has since created an atmosphere of unease in Barcelona, with fans protesting against club president Josep Bartomeu. 

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Barcelona hold keys in Messi contract saga

While speaking to Reuters, sports and business lawyer Santiago Nebot claimed that Barcelona are in a better position legally in Messi contract saga, although player has revealed club's weakness, implying special exit clause that according to Barcelona, ended on June 10. Messi will stand helpless if Barcelona turn down his request of a free transfer from Camp u, ded Nebot. 

However, Nebot maintains that he hasn't re Messi contract and his assessment is completely based on media reports. lawyer also asserted that Messi can urge club to reset modalities of deline of special clause citing COVID-19 crisis that led to unusual extension of season beyond its routine deline. 

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Barcelona hopeful of Messi staying 

On Wednesday, Barcelona technical secretary Ramon Planes said he hopes Messi transfer talks end soon, insisting that club hopes to build a new winning cycle around best player in world. He also revealed that club is working internally to convince 33-year-old Argentina international to continue his career in Catalonia. Nebot agrees with Barcelona technical secretary's claims. He insists that club should negotiate and convince Messi to continue for a season more and build a team that could ensure victories throughout season. 

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