Fans Revisit Emotional Barcelona Exit of Lionel Messi: “Still Hurts”

Three years ago on August 8, 2021, Lionel Messi broke the hearts of millions as he announced his departure from Barcelona in a tearful press conference.

Despite an agreement to extend his contract the club couldn’t register him due to La Liga’s Financial Fair Play rules.

On the anniversary of this emotional day fans have been reacting to the resurfaced video of Messi’s farewell expressing their lingering pain and frustration.

Fans Hold Laporta Responsible for Exit of Lionel Messi

Messi’s exit from Barcelona sent shockwaves across the football world. Fans still blame Barcelona president Joan Laporta for the heartbreaking turn of events.

Many took to social media to voice their disappointment with one fan writing, “This is heartbreaking.” Another fan lashed out at Laporta saying:

“I hope Joan Laporta will not be there the day Messi gets his honoring & proper farewell at the new Camp Nou. Snake used Messi for his own politics.”

For some fans the pain of Messi leaving Barcelona remains raw even after three years. “Whenever I watch this video, my heart always breaks into pieces,” one fan shared. The deep connection Messi had with the club and its supporters made his departure feel like the end of an era.

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Mixed Reactions: Was Messi’s Departure for the Best?

While many fans still feel the pain of Messi’s exit others believe that it was a necessary step for both the player and the club. Some fans pointed out that Messi’s move away from Barcelona allowed him to achieve his lifelong dream of winning the World Cup with Argentina. “Messi would have never won the World Cup staying at Barca,” one fan commented.

Another fan echoed this sentiment saying, “Worked out perfectly for Messi and not so much for Barca.”

Despite the emotional farewell some believe that Barcelona’s decision was ultimately for the best as it allowed the club to move beyond its dependence on Messi.

Fabrizio Romano Reflects on Messi’s Departure

In an interview with Rising Baller on YouTube transfer expert Fabrizio Romano described Messi’s departure from Barcelona as the most dramatic transfer saga he has ever covered.

Romano revealed that Messi’s contract extension with Barcelona was all but finalized with the official announcement scheduled for the evening of August 8.

But just hours before the signing Laporta informed Messi that the deal couldn’t go through due to La Liga’s Financial Fair Play rules.

Romano recalled the chaos that followed describing the hours after Messi was told he couldn’t stay at Barcelona as “insane.” He emphasized the shock that Messi and everyone involved felt during those moments by saying: “Messi was Barcelona, and that moment was really insane.”

As fans continue to reflect on Messi’s departure from Barcelona it’s clear that the emotions surrounding this event still run deep.

Whether seen as a necessary decision or a heartbreaking end to an era Messi’s exit from the club will forever be remembered as a pivotal moment in football history.