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Madrid, Spain. 10th Apr, 2021. Barcelona's Lionel Messi competes during a Spanish league football match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in Madrid, Spain, on April 10, 2021. Credit: Edward F. Peters/Xinhua/Alamy
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FC Barcelona News: 23 May 2021; Messi wins Pichichi, Koeman defends Barca's season - Barca Blaugranes
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FC Barcelona News: 1 February 2021; Barça Women win El Clásico, Lionel Messi scores 650th goal - Barca Blaugranes
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Lionel Messi still holds incredible 2021 record for Barcelona despite leaving in August - Daily Star
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The Athletic on Twitter: "BREAKING – Lionel Messi will not return to FC Barcelona, the club announced. https://t.co/gwk4WDEM6d" / Twitter
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Lionel Messi: After report reveals star forward's record $672 million contract, Barcelona denies responsibility for leak | CNN
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FC Barcelona News: 5 May 2021; La Liga to investigate players lunch, Messi set to sign two-year deal - Barca Blaugranes
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Lionel Messi extends Barcelona contract until 2021 to end transfer rumours | Lionel Messi | The Guardian
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Transfer news - Barcelona confirm Lionel Messi won't sign new contract, will join new club as free agent - Eurosport
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Spanish football headlines: Barcelona open Messi contract renewal talks, Iniesta renews in Japan and another Real Madrid injury setback - Football España
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Lionel Messi 'agrees to salary cut to stay at Barcelona' but certain conditions must be met - Eurosport
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