Lionel Messi wants Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu out amid Eric Abidal controversy

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi might be on his way out of club at end of season if president Josep Bartomeu doesn’t resign from his post. se rumours are significant considering controversies surrounding club of late.

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Messi Barcelona fallout: Player wants Josep Bartomeu out

According to El Cheringuito TV, Lionel Messi has given an ultimatum to Barcelona that eir he stays or Josep Bartmomeu. If president does t resign before end of season, n Messi might be looking for an exit from his boyhood club.

According to a report in Spain, Lionel Messi’s contract includes a special clause which allows player to leave club at end of current season unilaterally as a free nt. Though re are clubs who possess required financial muscle to fulfill Messi’s fee requirements, it remains to be seen if Argentine actually decides on leaving his boyhood club. Manchester United, Juventus, Inter Milan and Manchester City are thought to be interested in signing player, who pockets a hefty £1 million per week.

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Lionel Messi-Eric Abidal controversy escalates

Things have heated up at Barcelona after Lionel Messi and club's sporting director Eric Abidal were involved in a spat over latter’s comments on some players of squ. Abidal h claimed that some players of first team did t take many efforts on field. This compelled Messi to openly slam Abidal for his comments and inste asked him to mention those who do t take efforts rar than generalising complete squ.

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defending LaLiga champions are also trailing by three points to league leers Real Mrid. Barcelona was also kcked out by Athletic Bilbao in quarter-final of Copa del Rey on Thursday. Catalans will next play against Real Betis on Sunday (Monday IST).

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