Could this be the saga to end all sagas, the Kaka, Tevez, Lescott, Ronaldhino sagas. Just a couple of things that strike me, could be completely barking up the wrong tree and have to say this thread has been a nightmare to keep up with.
If the contract had a clause in it which tied Messi to the club in anyway, why did Barca dismiss the solicitors? Personally I can only surmise that Messi checked with them in the first place, found out he was free to move. Just guesswork just feel Barca trying to save face.