Lionel Messi in tears as he confirms he's leaving Barcelona - and says he's 'so grateful for love people have shown'

A tearful Lionel Messi has confirmed he is leaving FC Barcelona, saying he was 'convinced' he would stay at the club. Read more:

He told the conference at the Nou Camp that he has"so much respect" for the club and"so many beautiful things" have happened.

The Argentinian international confirmed he agreed to take a 50% wage cut during negotiations over a new deal. And he admitted it had been"difficult" not to hear the fans during the pandemic, saying he was now leaving without seeing them for 18 months.

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