Lionel Messi could have played his last game for Barcelona after being allowed to miss their final LaLiga game of the season to get more time to rest for this summer's Copa America campaign with Argentina. The Catalans crashed out of the title race with a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Celta Vigo last week, the final blow in a terrible end to the campaign for Ronald Koeman's side. But there has been no news on a new deal while Barcelona continue to be beset by their catastrophic financial situation. Messi will look to compensate for a disappointing season with his club when he leads Argentina into the Copa America on home soil, looking to win a first ever major trophy with his country. Argentina were due to co-host the tournament with Colombia although organisers CONMEBOL have stripped Colombia of hosting rights amid fierce anti-government protests.

Source: Daily Mail May 21, 2021 10:18 UTC