Zidane wants Messi to stay in Spain despite Barcelona exit claimsOn the way out? Lionel MessiMADRID: Lionel Messi was reported on Thursday to be planning to leave Barcelona in 2021, but Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was hoping the Argentine maestro will stay in Spain. Barca sit second in La Liga with five games left, four points behind Real Madrid, who edged past Getafe 1-0 on Thursday to put the title within their grasp. Messi said in February he did not believe Barcelona could win the Champions League on current form. Among those set to run against Bartomeu's successor is Victor Font, who wants to appoint Messi's former team-mate Xavi Hernandez as coach.

Source: Bangkok Post July 02, 2020 23:15 UTC