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Barcelona confirmed in a bombshell statement on Thursday night that Lionel Messi would not be staying at the club 'because of financial and structural obstacles'.
Messi was expected to re-sign with the club following positive initial talks between all parties but the Catalan giants have since stated that a deal is out of the question due to LaLiga's financial regulations.
The Spanish press have reflected on the decision, with Marca running the headline 'Barca let Messi escape' - having claimed they have 'lost the best player in their history'.
Marca claim Barca let Messi escape and that they have 'lost the best player in their history'
Sport referred to the situation as dramatic - using the headline: 'Drama: Messi leaves Barca!'
Spanish outlet Sport referred to the situation as dramatic - using the headline: 'Drama: Messi leaves Barca!'.
Many people would agree to Sport, given the fact Messi was set to re-sign a new contract with Barcelona following positive talks between the club and his
