Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[Deleted member 87819]

Otherworldly

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

Started watching that thinking I’ll watch a minute or two. Watched the lot. Mesmerising and unbelievable all rolled into one.

I’d love it if he came to us but if he doesn’t I hope he has a good few years left in him. Far and away the best there’s ever been in my humble opinion.

 

[skillman]

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Shameful

 

[Woody135]

I find it exhausting supporting city never mind the circus that surrounds some of these clubs

 

[doobyedoobye]

Organising Barca's finances in the short term must be an absolute minefield, so it's hardly surprising they haven't been able to offer him something concrete yet

 

[Coatigan]

Whether there is truth or not to this claim, the timing is telling. I.e ahead if their cope del rey final.

In my mind, there are number of typical and preferable timing options, that if messi were to stay would be used to announce this.

One was more or less within the first week or so of laporta's taking over. Maximum effect. This hasn't happened. Two was during the international break.
Three is coming up, after an important win or even a trophy. After the Classico would have been as good a time as any, had they won. If they win the cup, another opportunity, to send out a message, big laporta up, and pick everyone up for the league run-in. Other than winning the league, whichnis a bit late to have the desired effect, this is probably the last best point to do it, imo.

So the fact these claims are out ahead of that game, sets a bit of a tone.

 

[doobyedoobye]

Whether there is truth or not to this claim, the timing is telling. I.e ahead if their cope del rey final.

In my mind, there are number of typical and preferable timing options, that if messi were to stay would be used to announce this.

One was more or less within the first week or so of laporta's taking over. Maximum effect. This hasn't happened. Two was during the international break.
Three is coming up, after an important win or even a trophy. After the Classico would have been as good a time as any, had they won. If they win the cup, another opportunity, to send out a message, big laporta up, and pick everyone up for the league run-in. Other than winning the league, whichnis a bit late to have the desired effect, this is probably the last best point to do it, imo.

So the fact these claims are out ahead of that game, sets a bit of a tone.

It really wouldn't surprise me if they simply can't put anything on the table for him that isn't basically a massive insult..

 

[skillman]

Whether there is truth or not to this claim, the timing is telling. I.e ahead if their cope del rey final.

In my mind, there are number of typical and preferable timing options, that if messi were to stay would be used to announce this.

One was more or less within the first week or so of laporta's taking over. Maximum effect. This hasn't happened. Two was during the international break.
Three is coming up, after an important win or even a trophy. After the Classico would have been as good a time as any, had they won. If they win the cup, another opportunity, to send out a message, big laporta up, and pick everyone up for the league run-in. Other than winning the league, whichnis a bit late to have the desired effect, this is probably the last best point to do it, imo.

So the fact these claims are out ahead of that game, sets a bit of a tone.

Agreed. I think people forget about them leaking his contract to the press too. I bet he’s still a bit pissed off about that

 

[Keeper!]

I find it exhausting supporting city never mind the circus that surrounds some of these clubs

Well if Messi does come to us, the biggest circus in the word will hit town, clowns and all.