Javier Tebas was elected La Liga president in 2013La Liga president Javier Tebas says he is "ready" for the exit of Lionel Messi - while criticising Manchester City, a club he believes could sign him. Tebas wants Messi to stay in Spain but feels La Liga would cope without him. "We would prefer Messi to stay in La Liga but Ronaldo and Neymar left and we have not noticed any difference," Tebas said. Tebas said: "It seems the only club in Premier League that talks about registering Messi is Manchester City, who compete outside the rules. Barcelona are eighth in La Liga under new coach Ronald Koeman, having won three of their opening seven games.

Source: BBC November 17, 2020 16:52 UTC