Reluctant Striker 134 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Yeah, it's difficult to feel too sorry for Messi & Barcelona. I'm sure I read his latest contract had reduced his wages. But I'm sure they could have been reduced more, for a 34 year old, if he wanted to retire at the club. And still be paid more than 99% of footballers in Spain. 1 or 2 years at PSG. Then a final swansong back in Argentina or the MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, Reluctant Striker said: Yeah, it's difficult to feel too sorry for Messi & Barcelona. I'm sure I read his latest contract had reduced his wages. But I'm sure they could have been reduced more, for a 34 year old, if he wanted to retire at the club. And still be paid more than 99% of footballers in Spain. 1 or 2 years at PSG. Then a final swansong back in Argentina or the MLS. Even with him playing for free, the overall wage structure vs. the amount of money FC Barcelona have makes the move impossible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Go make a tweet Messi crying like he lost another ballon d'or to Ronaldo and enjoy the Messi fanboys taking the bait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 8, 2021 I can't figure out why people find it difficult to see why Messi was so visibly upset about leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 They should've sold tickets at the Nou Camp for his farewell with Messi going up to the mic and saying "I'm leaving" and then he just leaves. Would've been fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Khan of TF365 said: Go make a tweet Messi crying like he lost another ballon d'or to Ronaldo and enjoy the Messi fanboys taking the bait Never seen a pair of tits have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Devil said: He's that rich it's hard to take it all seriously, I mean he must earn enough from sponsors and endorsements to live a wealthy life anyway. If he loved Barca as much as he claims then why didn't he play for a realistic salary over the next few years. 4 hours ago, Toinho said: This. Nah fuck that, why should he play for less than he is worth? It isn’t his fault that the club is run by morons and can’t plan for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor 1,457 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 26 minutes ago, Spike said: Nah fuck that, why should he play for less than he is worth? It isn’t his fault that the club is run by morons and can’t plan for the future. Messi couldn't have played for free even if he wanted. La Liga demands that to register any new players (Messi's case since his contract ran out), the club's wage bill has to be at a maximum of 70% of its revenues. Barcelona is at 95% without Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,899 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 A complaint has been filed with the European Commission in an attempt to prevent PSG from signing Messi. The complaint is based on financial facts, and claims that Financial Fair Play should rule PSG out of the running for Messi's signature (via @marca) This could get messy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,899 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 For me if Messi loved Barca he would help them out and play for free and become an even bigger legend, he already has more money than he can spend the greedy prick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Why didn't Barca sign him to a new contract during the season if they knew this was going to happen? Something doesn't add up. Reading above you can't register a new player but he wouldn't have been new player if they'd extended his deal during the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, Happy Blue said: For me if Messi loved Barca he would help them out and play for free and become an even bigger legend, he already has more money than he can spend the greedy prick Under La Liga rules they still wouldn't be able to allow him to play for free because they'd be above the wage limit specified by La Liga. Currently at 115%. Messi playing for free brings it down to 95%. Limit is 70% or 75%. Also, bit rich coming from a Man City fan talking about greed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,613 Posted August 8, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 8, 2021 I mean he does make a good point. How are PSG able to afford all this with the way they've been spending and FFP sanctions that they cleared not so long ago? Edit: NVM FFP is dead so this is more a RFEF problem in La Liga than a PSG can afford it issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,899 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Stan said: Under La Liga rules they still wouldn't be able to allow him to play for free because they'd be above the wage limit specified by La Liga. Currently at 115%. Messi playing for free brings it down to 95%. Limit is 70% or 75%. Also, bit rich coming from a Man City fan talking about greed Well that's messed up if he cant play for free ..so, get Messi to play for free and sell some other players to hit the 75%?? Aguero wants out now too, what a mess Not sure if im greedy ..but i hope we sign Kane, Messi, Mbappe & Haaland in the next season or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted August 8, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hilarious how people can clutch at anything to just hate the great man. The shite I’ve seen recently. And some of it from people I’d expect better from. Some of my mates in particular are so clueless sometimes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Seen two or three people mention those famous words "If he loves Barcelona so much, why doesn't he play for free?" Who the fuck work's for free? You earn as much buck as you can, whilst you can and you set your family and kids up for the future. Play for free...fuck me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Lucas said: Seen two or three people mention those famous words "If he loves Barcelona so much, why doesn't he play for free?" Who the fuck work's for free? You earn as much buck as you can, whilst you can and you set your family and kids up for the future. Play for free...fuck me... I think the point people are making is that it's a bit hypocritical to act like this is being forced upon Messi when the wages he wants is way above what most top players get. Of course asking a player to play for free is ridiculous but he could still get a decent amount while staying at Barcelona if he was so desperate to stay. Personally don't blame Messi and regardless of the reasons behind it, it will obviously be emotional for him after spending so long at one club. The narrative that's being spun (by Barcelona more so than Messi to be fair) that both parties did everything possible and the league is forcing them apart is nonsense though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Stan said: Under La Liga rules they still wouldn't be able to allow him to play for free because they'd be above the wage limit specified by La Liga. Currently at 115%. Messi playing for free brings it down to 95%. Limit is 70% or 75%. Also, bit rich coming from a Man City fan talking about greed When did depay and aguero sign and wouldn’t they have increases the % so how did they get signed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Lucas said: Seen two or three people mention those famous words "If he loves Barcelona so much, why doesn't he play for free?" Who the fuck work's for free? You earn as much buck as you can, whilst you can and you set your family and kids up for the future. Play for free...fuck me... not free but lower demands however it’s been pointed out since that - that wouldn’t happen anyway. So many Messi fanboys in here though. Yawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, Toinho said: When did depay and aguero sign and wouldn’t they have increases the % so how did they get signed? I don't think they've been registered yet. Not entirely sure on how the La Liga rules work to be quite honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stan said: I don't think they've been registered yet. Not entirely sure on how the La Liga rules work to be quite honest. Fair enough. A very interesting situation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,613 Posted August 9, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 9, 2021 I saw that Depay scored yesterday? So can he play for Barcelona until the season starts? Or has he actually been registered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Toinho said: not free but lower demands however it’s been pointed out since that - that wouldn’t happen anyway. So many Messi fanboys in here though. Yawn. Have finally caught up on the saga. It appears he did offer to play for less - fair play!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 07/08/2021 at 19:16, Cicero said: Forgot Icardi is still at PSG. Bet Messi will get him playing with the reserves. Quote Domino effect could see two Juventus targets move towards other Serie A clubs In their turn, the Giallorossi would replace the veteran striker with former Inter captain, Icardi. The Argentine has spent the last two campaigns in Paris, but has been struggling with playing time recently due to the strong competition. https://www.juvefc.com/domino-effect-could-see-two-juventus-targets-move-towards-other-serie-a-clubs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Messi hates Icardi for what he did to Maxi Lopez. From what I've been told he basically won't have him in the Argi squad because of his dislike for him. Might all be nonsense but thats what I was told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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