Watch: Lionel Messi Starts Crying During His Farewell Speech As He Leaves FC Barcelona

A distraught Lionel Messi ended up crying during his press conference and farewell speech ahead of his Barcelona exit

One of the longest partnerships in the world of football has officially come to an end. Days after Barcelona released a statement about Lionel Messi set to leave the club owing to financial constraints, Messi today addressed a press conference to talk about his departure.

Lionel Messi Ends Up Crying During Press Conference And Farewell Speech

Dismayed at the set of events which had unraveled to lead to him leaving the club, Messi couldn’t refrain himself from crying. Moved at leaving the club where he had become one of the best in football folklore, Messi was visibly torn apart as his eyes open up.

Messi is crying 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/iKTjAOEfS3

— segunmicheal (@Segunmicheal110) August 8, 2021

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