Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[Jam Tomorrow]

After sailing so close to the wind with the CAS victory the last thing we need is another long drawn out saga, if Messi was a few years younger then it may be worth going out on a limb for, but i just don’t think it’s worth the hassle for a 33 year old who could blow a huge hole in our finances. It’s Barcelona‘s problem to sort out, let’s stay well away.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Ezzy likes this post.

It's almost like 'the gang's all here'.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Time for a fish pun, methinks.
Is Tricky_Tev dropping a hint with his brilliant gif…? It does bring us back to the maritime habitat, after all.

 

[Coatigan]

At least the fish puns were amusing yesterday. More flapping than a fish out of water today.

Gonnae no mate, just, gonnae no!

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

But do you really think the Messi camp will put the papers into FIFA? It doesn't sound that way in my eyes.

There are reports out that City would not want to go through another court situation. Which suggests to me that the only way of dealing with this is if we sort a fee out.

This is between Messi & Barcelona, who are the parties to his contract. If it needs external intervention then it's a FIFA tribunal that will deal with it. City don't need to be involved in any way in legal proceedings.

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Do you,think we keep in regular touch with Messi while all this is going on

this guy wants to meet you..... he’ll answer your 656th question on the thread!

 

[burning blue soul]

i'm not even going to edit the original, it's too damn fine a response!!

 

[BluechesterCity]

I can't imagine for one second that the City hierarchy are flapping as much as some on here. Cool as ice, working flat out in the background speaking to all their sponsors, lawyers going over all documentation and options, etc. Wouldn't surprise me if Jorge Messi has already sorted out most of the details with City already.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Im sorry and feel bad. But Messi is not coming.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Maybe if no fee can be agreed in the next 10 days say and registration papers are lodged and given provisional green light by FIFA I think we could filibuster any subsequent court case till March when Barça fans will certainly vote to draw a rational line under this sorry affair ( for them at least) and drop any case and move on

If it went to actual court as opposed to FIFA, I don't think any delaying tactics would be needed.

It'll take fucking forever. He might have left City before the decision comes in.