Lionel Messi to Quit Barcelona for Argentina Return

Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 1:20 pm , filed under Spanish Premiera Division by Craig Farrell

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Barcelona superstar and Ballon D’Or winner Lionel Messi has reportedly stated that he will quit the FC Barcelona (Catalan) club for Argentina return before retiring.

Lionel Messi has unveiled he is eager on playing in his native Argentina club before he gets retires. The 24-year-old, who has beaten team-mate Xavi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or award on Monday for a third time, lately ruled out a move to the Spanish capital, admitted that the bond he has with the Catalans means he is doubtful to ever think moving to Jose Mourinho’s team.

Now Messi has unveiled that although he is doubtful to ever play for another European club, a return to former club Newell’s Old Boys, where he played as a youngster, is a prospect. In Europe he wants to play at Barcelona, he told. He would stay here forever, the longer the enhanced because he feels very comfortable and loved.

But before he retires he wants to play in his country, he’s absolutely sure that he wants to play in Argentina. It is a dream and he’s going to make it come true.

Recently-honored FIFA coach of the year Pep Guardiola admitted his desire to see Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi win the World Cup for Argentina in his career, but insists the FIFA Ballon d’Or winner will be considered one of the greats of the match despite of international silverware.

Guardiola has led Barcelona into a thriving era since taking the gear in 2008, winning the Champions League, La Liga, Spanish Supercopa and FIFA Club World Cup titles in the past season.

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