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

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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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