International footballer Lionel Messi has officially joined Joins Paris-Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona reportedly over financial issues. The 34-year-old joined the Parisian club recently after his spat with his beloved club.
It is appalling news for Barcelona fans as the club had announced that Messi will not be returning to the club as some ‘financial issues’ failed to forward a new contract. The six-time Balon d’Or winner will no longer play with the club anymore. Barcelona Football Club expressed their gratitude towards Messi and his successful efforts with the Club also wished him for the best of his future professional and personal life.
Messi – Milestones
Lionel Messi joined Barcelona at his 13th age, made a competitive debut in 2004. After 17 successful seasons, he is leaving the club with 35 titles including,
- 4 UEFA Champions League Crowns
- 10 La Liga titles
- 7 Copa Del Reys
- 8 Super Copa de Espans
Career Stats in the Team
- Lionel Messi is the team’s top scorer with 672 goals in 778 appearances.
- Top scorer in the Spanish League for 8 seasons (474 goals in 520 Matches).
- Top scorer in Champions League (6 times).
His 26 goals against Real Madrid are record-breaking moments for the El- Classico matches against Barcelona’s greatest rival.