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Lionel Messi PSG cover controversy: Why Man City could get advantage in transfer battle

In this file photo taken on August 14, 2020, Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon. (Photo by Rafael Marchante / AFP)

There has been yet more controversy in the race for the signature of Barcelona star Lionel Messi - and it may well benefit Manchester City.

City are battling Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain to try to convince the six-time Ballon d'Or winner to join them at the end of the season when his contract with Barca comes to an end.

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