Published 19:35 IST, March 3rd 2020

Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Barcelona to win the Champions League before leaving

Lionel Messi has called for Neymar to return at Barcelona in order for the La Blaugrana to win the Champions League. They last won the title in 2015.

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Lionel Messi has revealed that he wants to reunite with Paris Saint Germain superstar Neymar at Camp u. Fresh off a 2-0 defeat against arch-rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico, Barcelona are feeling dejected. With Lionel Messi t getting any younger, Argentine has spoken out about his possible heir.

Lionel Messi wants Neymar to return for MSN partnership

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has urged La Blaugrana to make a move for  Brazilian forward at Parc Des Princes. Along with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, Neymar formed one of most lethal attacking trios in European football during his stay at Catalonia. However, Neymar left club back in 2017 to join Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain.

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Neymar transfer still affecting Barcelona

Back in summer of 2017, Barcelona were hit with a massive blow as Neymar decided to move to French capital to join PSG. Two years after a world-record deal worth €222 million,  LaLiga giants have still t found a suitable replacement for Neymar.

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Barcelona's last Champions League victory was back in 2015

last time Barcelona won Champions League was in 2015. Neymar had played an integral role in Barcelona's triumph. At time, MSN partnership was at its prime and Lionel Messi was enjoying playing alongside two of best South American forwards.

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Lionel Messi explains Neymar is heir to Barcelona throne

32-year-old Lionel Messi has claimed that Barcelona can win Champions League only with Neymar. Lionel Messi also added that Neymar is only one who can take his place when Argentine leaves club in two year's time.

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Lionel Messi transfer

re is talk of Lionel Messi's transfer following state of affairs at Barcelona at moment. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has come under allegations (by radio station Cadena Ser Cataluna) of putting top Barcelona players under bus to save his own reputation. After  El Clasico defeat and Barcelona's lost grip on top spot in LaLiga race, a Messi transfer cant be discarded. 

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19:35 IST, March 3rd 2020