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This has been the emotional farewell of Messi from FC Barcelona

The Argentine star has said goodbye to the culé fans and his teammates in a very emotional press conference in which he has expressed his desire to return in the future.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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A group of fans have gathered around the Camp Nou to shelter their idol.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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A group of fans have gathered around the Camp Nou to shelter their idol.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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August 8, 2021
at 1:21 PM CEST

A group of fans have gathered around the Camp Nou to shelter their idol.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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August 8, 2021
at 1:21 PM CEST

A group of fans have gathered around the Camp Nou to shelter their idol.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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August 8, 2021
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Leo Messi in his car.

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Gorka Leiza
DAILY AS

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Leo Messi greets his arrival at the venue.

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Gorka Leiza
DAILY AS

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Gerard Piqué arriving at the press conference.

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Gorka Leiza
DAILY AS

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Jordi Alba arriving at the press conference.

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Gorka Leiza
DAILY AS

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De Jong arriving at the press conference.

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Gorka Leiza
DAILY AS

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Griezmann, Lenglet and Umtiti arriving at the press conference.

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Gorka Leiza
DAILY AS

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Messi arriving at the press conference.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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Messi arriving at the press conference.

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Eric Alonso
Getty Images

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Messi has been supported by his family.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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Leo Messi during the farewell press conference.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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Leo Messi during the farewell press conference.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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Messi has been supported by his family, friends and teammates.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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Eric Alonso
Getty Images

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Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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August 8, 2021
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Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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Eric Alonso
Getty Images

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August 8, 2021
at 1:21 PM CEST

Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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August 8, 2021
at 1:21 PM CEST

Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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August 8, 2021
at 1:21 PM CEST

Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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August 8, 2021
at 1:21 PM CEST

Messi, very excited during the press conference.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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August 8, 2021
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Messi during the press conference.

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PAU BARRENA
AFP

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Messi, after the press conference.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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Ronald Koeman greets Messi after the press conference.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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Ronald Koeman hugs Messi after the press conference.

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ALBERT GEA
REUTERS

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