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Lionel Messi told he lacks respect and must pay £628m (Sh89 billion) to cancel Barcelona contract

La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - June 30, 2020 Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) [REUTERS/Albert Gea]

The Barcelona icon is hoping to be able to leave the club after becoming exasperated at the recent events in Catalonia, with Manchester City said to be keen on signing him

Lionel Messi hasn't respected Barcelona in handing in a transfer request and the club will be fine without him according to one of their presidential candidates.

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