Rafael Nadal wishes Lionel Messi all the best as he says his departure from Barcelona is “sad news” for all the Spanish fans
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Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi
The entire world was left in shock when one of the greatest footballers, Lionel Messi and his longtime club, FC Barcelona announced that they are parting ways and will not be renewing Messi’s contract.
Messi has been at Camp Nou for 21 years and is arguably the best player to have ever played for FC Barcelona having won 6 Ballon d’Ors at his time here. He has played at this club throughout his entire professional career and is the clubs leading scorer with an astonishing 672 goals and the club’s record appearance maker with 778 matches.
“I’ve been here for so many years, my entire life since I was 13. I’ll be leaving after 21 years. I’m grateful for everything, my teammates and so many people. I gave everything for this club, the shirt, from the first day I arrived. I never imagined saying goodbye in this way. And not being able to do with fans. I leave this club without seeing the fans for more than a year and a half. Unfortunately, it has to be this way. I’m grateful for the love the fans showed,” said Messi.
Everyone has been left heartbroken this past weekend, including world number 4 tennis player, Rafael Nadal. Nadal is a football fan at heart and even though he supports Real Madrid, being a Spaniard he is saddened by the news and reflects how he feels on this end of an era.
“As a football fan, losing a star like Leo and not seeing him every week in the League is sad news ”: Rafael Nadal
“As a football fan, losing a star like Leo and not seeing him every week in the League is sad news for those of us who love this sport and are Spanish. Messi is something that could happen,” said the 20 time Grand Slam Champion, Rafael Nadal.
“Obviously, the world of football, like other sectors, is suffering. And the clubs are not the exception. Especially the clubs that, I understand, do not depend on a State, that does not have capital behind, are suffering a lot” he added.
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