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      Barcelona players break silence on Lionel Messi exit as Antoine Griezmann and Co say goodbye to legend on social media

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba have led the tributes to Lionel Messi after his Barcelona exit was confirmed this week.It was thought that the 34-year-old was close to signing a new deal at the Nou Camp after becoming a free agent.
      Antoine Griezmann took to Instagram to comment on Lionel Messi’s Barcelona exitCredit: Reuters
      Spanish defender Gerard Pique declared the Nou Camp won’t be the same againCredit: Reuters
      But it was announced on Thursday that ‘due to economic and structural obstacles’, his time in Catalonia has come to an end.
      And he could now be set to be reunited with former Blaugrana team-mate Neymar at Paris Saint-German.
      It has been claimed that the 2021 Copa America winner has been offered a £285,000-a-week contract until 2023, with the option of a further year.
      As Barca fans come to terms with Messi’s departure, a host of the players have taken to social media to say their goodbyes to the club legend.
      An Instagram post of Griezmann read: “The only thing I can tell you and that every soccer lover will think about it: THANK YOU!
      “Thank you for everything you have done at Barcelona! For the city, for the club … you have changed everything! I am sure that it is not a goodbye but a see you later and that your path will cross again with FC Barcelona.
      “I wish you the best, that you and your family are happy wherever you go. Very few know what it is to be Messi and you were an example for me in every way.”
      Pique added: “Nothing will ever be the same again. Not the Camp Nou, not the city of Barcelona, ​​not ourselves.
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      Jordi Alba declared that Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer in historyCredit: Reuters
      Sergio Busquets has won three Champions League titles alongside Messi for the BlaugranaCredit: Getty
      “After more than 20 years at the Club, you will stop wearing the Barça shirt. The reality, sometimes, is very harsh.
      “Nothing will ever be the same again. Not the Camp Nou, not the city of Barcelona, ​​not ourselves. After more than 20 years at the Club, you will stop wearing the Barça shirt. The reality, sometimes, is very harsh.”
      Left-back Alba commented: “You are not only the greatest player in the history of football, but you are also an exceptional human being.
      “Friend, thank you from the heart for everything you have given to the club, for your friendship, for your support in the grey days, for the great moments lived that will remain forever in our memory.
      “I wish you and your whole family the best in your new adventure. A big hug, I love you brother.”
      Midfield maestro Sergio Busquets stated: “I can only thank you for what you have done for the club and for those who have accompanied you in these years and specifically towards me.”
      He continued: “I will miss you a lot. I can only wish you and your family the best because you deserve it, you will be missed.”
      Teenager starlet Ansu Fati then posted: “All the boys who come to the Masia dream of being able to play with you, I feel lucky to have fulfilled it.
      Ousmane Dembele stated that it was a privilege to play with the Argentina internationalCredit: AFP or licensors

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      “I wanted to thank you for these two years for your gestures of affection towards me and for everything I learned.”
      French forward Ousmane Dembele also thanked Messi, as he said: “Leo it was a privilege to have played with a legend like you.
      “I thank you for everything you have done for me and for your support in good times and bad. Nobody will forget what you did for Barcelona and for football lovers.
      “I wish you and your family all the best. Thanks Leo.”
      Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho messaged: “Leo Messi THANK YOU so much for everything. A great honour to have met you and played by your side.
      “Very grateful for the way you treated me and my family during that time! I wish you every success in your future and may GOD always bless your home and your family.”
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      Lionel Messi ‘open’ to accepting PSG contract but set to earn just over a TENTH of his last Barcelona deal

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      LIONEL MESSI has reportedly been offered a £285k-a-week deal by French money bags Paris Saint-Germain.The Argentine magician, 34, is a free agent after his shock Barcelona exit earlier this week.
      Lionel Messi has reportedly been offered a two-year deal worth £30m by PSGCredit: AFP
      PSG are leading the race to sign the football great and boss Mauricio Pochettino confirmed talks are ongoing.
      Now it’s been reported that Messi and his father Jorge are awaiting an official contract offer from the French side this weekend.
      Fabrizio Romano reported that PSG will offer 35 million Euros in a two-year deal.
      And that works out to £285k-a-week with an option to extend until 2024.
      That means he would be paid less than Manchester City are forking out to Jack Grealish – who they paid £100m for from Aston Villa on a £300k-a-week deal.
      His last contract at Barcelona was reportedly worth just shy of an incredible £500million.
      Messi is close to signing for the French giants in what would be one of the biggest transfers of all time.
      It was announced on Thursday evening that the 34-year-old Argentine would not be renewing his contract with Barcelona, ending his 20-year spell at the club.
      And less than 24 hours after Barca’s official statement PSG are said to have made major progress in securing Messi on a free transfer.
      Romano reported earlier this week: “Paris Saint-Germain have been the only club to approach Leo and Jorge Messi directly since Thursday evening – not using intermediary.
      “Dressing room also ‘convinced’ that Leo’s coming.
      “Messi PSG contract proposal will include an option to extend the agreement until 2024.”
      Messi moving to PSG would undoubtedly please his former Barcelona team-mate Neymar.
      The South American pair were said to be very close both on and off the field during their time together at the Catalan giants.
      Boss Pochettino insisted on Friday that a deal for Messi would not mean star striker Kylian Mbappe has to leave the club.
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      Speaking in a press conference, Poch said: “I have not spoken with [Messi]. And [any move] would not mean that Kylian would leave.
      “A player of Messi’s calibre, that is what is interesting to me. The club are working on several options, but we must focus on the game with Troyes [on Saturday].
      “We know about what happened yesterday.
      “The club is working on the transfer window and on the elements that could come in to improve the team and allow us to achieve our goals.”
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      Neymar sparks romance rumours as he takes stunning influencer Bruna Biancardi to dinner with Messi and wife Antonela

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Neymar has sparked romance rumours with influencer Bruna Biancardi as the two continue to be snapped together in Ibiza.The pair are currently on holiday in the party island before the ex-Barcelona forward reports back for pre-season duty in France.
      Neymar has been snapped with influencer Bruna Biancardi on holiday in IbizaCredit: Getty
      PSG forward Neymar has sparked romance rumours with Brazilian beauty BiancardiCredit: Splash
      Biancardi posed for a picture with the partners of Neymar’s friends – including Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela RocuzzoCredit: Instagram
      Neymar has posed for photos with former team-mate Lionel Messi in Ibiza, along with PSG pals Angel Di Maria, Marco Verratti and Leandro Paredes.
      And it appears he has introduced Biancardi to his friends after the 27-year-old was pictured alongside the wags of his mates – including Messi’s wife Antonela Rocuzzo.
      According to AS, Messi and Rocuzzo organised the dinner, with Di Maria’s partner Jorgelina Cardoso sharing an image of the women together on social media.
      Biancardi, who posted a snap of herself in a white dress earlier that day, can be seen wearing the same clothing in Cardoso’s upload.
      As of yet, neither Neymar or Biancardi have commented on a possible relationship between the pair on social media.
      Though Biancardi – who boasts over 252,000 followers on Instagram – has shared a snap of the two on her story.
      It has even been claimed that the Brazilian beauty was present at Neymar’s New Year’s Eve party in Rio de Janeiro.
      And while Neymar could be getting lucky off the pitch, he has failed to get lucky on it.
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      Neymar posed for a picture with Messi, Angel Di Maria, Marco Verratti and Leandro Paredes the same night Biancardi was snapped with his pals wagsCredit: Instagram @neymarjr

      Biancardi was reportedly present at Neymar’s New Year’s Eve party in Rio de JaneiroCredit: Splash
      Influencer Biancardi boasts 252,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @brunabiancardi

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      That is because his dream to play with Messi again appears to be over with the 34-year-old set to sign a new deal at Barcelona.
      The former Santos magician is understood to have been desperate to be reunited with Messi at Parc des Princes, with Les Parisiens failing to persuade him to join.
      TNT Sports and Radio Italia journalist Marcelo Bechler tweeted: “PSG was very confident and wanted Messi very much.
      “They offered him everything money could buy. Neymar really wanted to play with his idol again.
      “Messi wants to stay in the club of his life.”
      Neither Biancardi or Neymar have commented on their possible romanceCredit: Instagram @brunabiancardi
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      Paul Pogba set to start season with Man Utd against Leeds but could still make PSG transfer before window shuts

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      PAUL POGBA will start the season with Manchester United but could still move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to reports.The World Cup winner has been heavily linked with a move to the French giants but is likely to feature in United’s Premier League opener against Leeds before any transfer takes place.
      Paul Pogba will start the season with Man Utd but could still leave for PSG before the transfer window shutsCredit: Getty
      Pogba, 28, has just 11 months left on his Old Trafford contract.
      And although he hasn’t officially rejected United’s extension offer, the Frenchman will take his time before deciding where his future lies, according to the Telegraph.
      Pogba will reportedly make a decision before the European transfer window shuts next month but will be available for selection when United host Leeds on August 14.
      The former Juve man linked up with his United team-mates at pre-season training in Scotland on Tuesday.
      He arrived at the facility by taxi with supporters waiting to catch a glimpse of the star.
      After a tumultuous Euro 2020 with France, which saw them crash out of Euro 2020 at the hands of Switzerland in the last 16, it was thought Pogba was heading for a United exit.
      PSG quickly emerged as favourites to sign the midfield dynamo.
      Bookmakers Sky Bet were so sure of Pogba’s imminent exit as they priced the Ligue 1 outfit at 5/4 to clinch his signature before the transfer window closes.
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      It had been reported Pogba, who scored and set-up three goals in 26 games for the Red Devils in the Premier League last season, had turned down a huge new £350,000-a-week contract from the club.
      SunSport revealed the France international’s agent Mino Raiola had even discussed personal terms with PSG in July.
      But despite all the speculation surrounding Pogba’s future, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant he’s staying put.
      The 48-year-old Norwegian has insisted contract talks between the club and their record £89million signing are still on-going.
      When asked about the versatile ace’s future after United’s shock 4-2 friendly defeat to QPR, Solskjaer was upbeat.
      He said: “The talks are ongoing between Paul’s representatives and our representatives.
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      “All the dialogue I’ve had with Paul is he’s looking forward to the season.”
      Solskjaer’s hopes of keeping Pogba have been given a boost by United’s signing of Jadon Sancho and Raphel Varane.
      The Frenchman is said to be excited by the ambitious swoop for the pair and is considering keeping his options open until 2022.
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      Arsenal starlet Joe Willock wanted by Monaco with French giants ready to rival Newcastle in transfer battle

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      MONACO are ready to rival Newcastle in the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock, according to reports. The 21-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell at the Magpies last season, scoring eight goals in 14 Premier League appearances. Willock also managed to pick up the final Player of the Month award of the league season. […] More

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      Best 25 football stadiums around world, from the Bernabeu to San Mames… but Tottenham’s £1bn ground down in 21

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      ATMOSPHERE, capacity and the quality of the toilets are all taken into consideration when fans argue about the best stadiums in the world.And a poll to determine which ground holds that honour has revealed some surprising results.
      Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera home in Buenos Aires is one of the most iconic stadiums in the worldCredit: Getty
      Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium is also one of the most well knownCredit: Getty
      Tottenham splashed out a staggering £1BILLION on their new North London home which currently ranks just 21st despite being the most expensive stadium ever built.
      But surprisingly, it’s a stadium in Egypt that sits in the No 1 spot.
      Here SunSport reveals the results of a poll conducted by Spanish outlet Marca.
      1 CAIRO INTERNATIONAL STADIUM
      Home team: Al Ahly
      Capacity: 75,000
      Location: Cairo, Egypt
      Cairo International StadiumCredit: Getty – Contributor
      2 SANTIAGO BERNABEU
      Home team: Real Madrid
      Capacity: 81,044
      Location: Madrid, Spain
      Santiago Bernabeu stadiumCredit: Getty – Contributor
      3 NOU CAMP
      Home team: Barcelona
      Capacity: 99,354
      Location: Barcelona, Spain
      Nou CampCredit: Getty
      4 MOUNUMENTAL DE CHILE
      Home team: Colo Colo
      Capacity: 47,347
      Location: Santiago, Chile
      Monumental de ChileCredit: Getty
      5 SAN MAMES
      Home team: Athletic Bilbao
      Capacity: 53,289
      Location: Bilbao, Spain
      San Mames stadiumCredit: Getty – Contributor
      6 WANDA METROPOLITANO
      Home team: Atletico Madrid
      Capacity: 68,456
      Location: Madrid, Spain
      Wanda MetropolitanoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      7 ANFIELD
      Home team: Liverpool
      Capacity: 54,074
      Location: Liverpool, England
      AnfieldCredit: Getty
      8 LA BOMBONERA
      Home team: Boca Juniors
      Capacity: 49,000
      Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
      Boca Juniors’ La BomoneraCredit: Getty
      9 SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
      Home team: Borussia Dortmund
      Capacity: 81,360
      Location: Dortmund, Germany
      WestfalenstadionCredit: Getty – Contributor
      10 MOHAMED V
      Home team: Raja and Wydad Casablanca
      Capacity: 52,000
      Location: Casablanca, Morocco
      Mohamed V Stadium – CasablancaCredit: Africa Cup of Nations

      11 STADE OLYMPIQUE DE RADES
      Home team: Tunisian national team
      Capacity: 60,000
      Location: Rades, Tunisia
      Stade Olympique de RadesCredit: Getty
      12 WEMBLEY
      Home team: England national team
      Capacity: 90,000
      Location: London, England
      Wembley StadiumCredit: Alamy
      13 OLD TRAFFORD
      Home team: Manchester United
      Capacity: 76,000
      Location: Manchester, England
      Old TraffordCredit: PA:Press Association
      14 MARACANA
      Home team: Brazil national team, Flamengo, Fluminense
      Capacity: 78,838
      Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Maracana stadiumCredit: Getty
      15 SAN SIRO
      Home team: AC Milan, Inter Milan
      Capacity: 80,018
      Location: Milan, Italy
      San SiroCredit: Getty
      16 ALLIANZ ARENA
      Home team: Bayern Munich
      Capacity: 75,024
      Location: Munich, Germany
      Allianz ArenaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      17 STADE VELODROME
      Home team: Marseille
      Capacity: 67,394
      Location: Marseille, France
      Stade VelodromeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      18 ESTADIO DA LUZ
      Home team: Benfica
      Capacity: 65,647
      Location: Lisbon, Portugal
      Estadio da Luz, LisbonCredit: Getty
      19 JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA
      Home team: Ajax
      Capacity: 54,990
      Location: Amsterdam, Holland
      Johan Cruyff arenaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      20 MOUNUMENTAL
      Home team: River Plate
      Capacity: 70,074
      Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
      Monumental, Buenos AiresCredit: AFP
      21 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
      Home team: Tottenham Hotspur
      Capacity: 62,303
      Location: London, England
      Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Getty
      22 ESTADIO AZTECA
      Home team: Mexico national team, Club America and Cruz Azul
      Capacity: 87,523
      Location: Mexico City, Mexico
      Estadio AztecaCredit: Getty
      23 SOCCER CITY STADIUM
      Home team: South Africa national team, Kaizer Chiefs
      Capacity: 94,736
      Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
      Soccer City StadiumCredit: Getty – Contributor
      24 CELTIC PARK
      Home team: Celtic
      Capacity: 60,411
      Location: Glasgow, Scotland
      Celtic ParkCredit: PA:Press Association

      25 AZADI STADIUM
      Home team: Iran national team
      Capacity: 78,116
      Location: Tehran, Iran
      Azadi StadiumCredit: Getty
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      Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Juventus and not seek transfer away, says club legend and vice president Pavel Nedved

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has been tipped to stay at Juventus by vice president Pavel Nedved, ending any transfer speculation.Ronaldo has just one year left on his contract with the Italians and having not extended it, question marks over his future were raised.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has just one year left on his contractCredit: Rex
      Pavel Nedved said Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at JuventusCredit: Getty
      PSG and former clubs Manchester United and Real Madrid have both been linked with the superstar forward.
      But Juve legend and now club chief Nedved have told them to forget about it, as Ronaldo is staying put.
      He told Sky Sport: “Ronaldo has been called up for July 26, he’ll be back on Monday and will stay with us.”
      Ronaldo, 36, is currently on holiday in Mallorca, having led Portugal to the last 16 of the European Championships in the summer.
      According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, he is expected to arrive in Turin very shortly to discuss his future with Juve.
      He signed for the Serie A giant in 2018 for £99million from Real Madrid and won the league in his first two seasons.
      But under Andrea Pirlo, 42, last term it was a disaster for the club, who only just finished fourth and missed out on the title for the first time in ten years.
      Pirlo has since been replaced by Massimiliano Allegri – who left the club in 2019 – but it has not yet convinced Ronaldo to commit his future.
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      PSG is seen as realistic destination, although it is believed they will NOT make a move unless Kylian Mbappe leaves.
      Frenchman Mbappe, 22, has been a long-time transfer target of Real Madrid.
      But as was the case with Nedved, 48, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi promised the forward will not be going anywhere.
      He told L’Equipe: “I will be clear. Mbappe is going to stay in Paris.
      “We will never sell him and he will never leave on a free. Mbappe has everything he needs in Paris.”
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      Neymar shows off incredible £10m personalised Mercedes helicopter with initials on tail outside of plush pad

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      NEYMAR wowed his fans on social media by sharing a striking photo of himself pictured in front of his awesome Mercedes helicopter. The Paris Saint-Germain star shared the glamorous image taken in front of his glitzy Rio de Janeiro home with his 155 million followers on Instagram.
      Neymar has been relaxing following Brazil’s loss to Argentina in the Copa America finalsCredit: Reuters
      The PSG star posted a stunning photo on Instagram featuring his state-of-the art personalised Mercedes helicopterCredit: Jam Press
      The world’s most expensive player, 29, looked incredibly relaxed perched on a brick wall in his socks, shorts and a hoodie. 
      The sleek black helicopter can be seen parked on the immaculate lawn of his £7milllion home thought to be 60 miles down the coast of Rio in Brazil.
      And Neymar’s NJR initials are inscribed on the tail of the £10m Mercedes model the player has used for transport to training with his national side. 
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      The striker, who was part of the Brazil team that lost to Argentina in this year’s Copa America final, is said to reside in the stunning area of Mangaratiba. 
      The resort, famous for its port and its white-sand beaches, is said to be the filming location for Sylvester Stallone’s action movie The Expendables. 
      Earlier this year Neymar, who sealed an eye-watering £198million switch to PSG from Barcelona in 2017, was seen turning up to practice with his national side in his Airbus Mercedes helicopter. 
      It is thought the PSG star’s H-145 model is one of the latest produced by the vehicle manufacturer. 
      And Spanish sports outlet AS claims the helicopter is painted with motifs inspired by Batman.
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      It is thought the Dark Knight is one of the forward’s favourite superheroes.
      Neymar, who netted two goals in six appearances at Copa America, was part of the Brazil side beaten 1-0 by Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
      And this month the striker became a PES ambassador and has been announced as of the faces of the football simulation game. 
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