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Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi warming up before the match against Atletico Madrid on Saturday (21/11/2020).
BolaStylo.com – A surprising fact came from Lionel Messi before Barcelona was humiliated by Atletico Madrid in the 2020-2021 Spanish League.
Barcelona swallowed a bitter pill when they visited Atletico Madrid’s headquarters in Week 10 of the Spanish League 2020-2021, Sunday (11/22/2020).
Playing at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Lionel Messi was unable to bring Barcelona to an impressive appearance and win over Atletico Madrid.
Yannick Carrasco’s single goal at the end of the first half helped Atletico Madrid to beat Barcelona 1-0.
An interesting fact was revealed about Messi’s lack of enthusiasm ahead of Barca’s clash against Atletico, the player’s mental atmosphere was no longer comfortable.
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The conflict that occurred before the 2020-2021 season still really hasn’t disappeared and the player is said to not be extending the contract.
The player’s contract nicknamed La Pulga at Barcelona ends in June 2021 and this season is predicted to be the player’s last season at the Camp Nou.
Reported by BolaStylo.com from Marca, Messi admits that he is tired of the current situation he is experiencing in Barcelona.
In fact, he admits that he has always been the scapegoat for Barca’s slump at the start of this season, including the question of Antoine Griezmann’s dim performance.
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“I’m tired of being blamed for everything,” said Lionel Messi.
In addition, Messi’s decision to stay at Barcelona also had a negative impact on some of the employees who worked at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona is said to be doing layoffs and employees at the club are the first to be affected by Messi’s survival at Barca.
This decision was taken by the club in order to survive the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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“We were disappointed when Messi decided to stay. We all know there will be more layoffs (employees) to pay Leo’s salary,” said one worker.
“I love him for what he has provided for our club and for football.
“However, I loved my family more and found a job.” he added.
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