Lionel Messi Have Been Banned At Barcelona
Spanish side Barcelona have reportedly banned their captain Lionel Messi from training with the first team.
According to AS reports, barcelona decided to prohibit Messi from participating in the training and preseason until he pen new barcelona deal.
The contract will reportedly see Messi take a 50 per cent pay cut. His previous contract expired on June 30, meaning that he has been a free agent since July 1 but he is unlikely to agree terms elsewhere.
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Because of Barcelona’s financial struggles, Messi was forced to accept a pay cut in order to remain at the club. He reportedly accepted to sign a five year deal but up till now, he is yet to sign anything.
Currently, Messi is still on vacation after a successful outing at the national level.
Messi was instrumental at the just concluded Copa America, helping his dear country Argentina to win their first title after almost three decades.
Argentina was crowned champions South America after beating hosts Brazil 1-0 in the final.
