Lionel Messi will leave Bearcelona

FC Barcelona officially announced that Lionel Messi would not be returning to the club. "Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations).", FC Barcelona club revealed today. "As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled," Barcelona's statement continued.