FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi waves at a Barcelona crowd in 2019. Barcelona says Lionel Messi will not stay with the club.

World News
Sports

After 17 Seasons With FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi Is Leaving

6:29pm August 05, 2021

by Josie Fischels

"Due to economic and structural obstacles" in LaLiga regulations, Messi will depart less than a month after making a verbal agreement on a 5-year deal, the club said in a statement.

Journalists line the front gate of FC Barcelona offices on Monday during a police operation inside.

World News
Sports

FC Barcelona: Police Raid Stadium In Financial Crimes Investigation

12:15pm March 01, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

Local media report the club's former president and current CEO were arrested. The raid follows allegations that club officials hired a marketing firm to discredit its critics, including Lionel Messi.