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Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Elche at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi leads Barcelona to win over Elche in Spanish league

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Demonstrators march holding a banner reading &quot;you have taught us that being peaceful is useless&quot; during a protest condemning the arrest of rap artist Pablo Hasél in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. The imprisonment of a rap artist for his music praising terrorist violence and insulting the Spanish monarchy has set off a powder keg of pent-up rage this week in Spain. The arrest of Pablo Hasél has brought thousands to the streets for different reasons. The majority march under the banner of freedom of speech, but Hasél's lyrics also tap into a debate about the role of Spain's parliamentary monarchy after financial scandals involving the royal house. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Angry youths rattle Spain in support of jailed rap artist

By JOSEPH WILSON and HERNÁN MUÑOZ - Associated Press

A person carrying goods runs from a smashed shop window during a protest condemning the arrest of rap singer Pablo Hasél in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. A fifth night of peaceful protests to denounce the imprisonment of a Spanish rap artist once more devolved into clashes between police and fringe group members who set up street barricades and smashed storefront windows in Barcelona. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu)

Barcelona sees sixth night of protests for jailed rapper

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, center, controls the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Cadiz at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona held 1-1 by Cádiz; Messi record 506th league game

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Two woman sit on a chair in front of burning barricades made by demonstrators during a protest condemning the arrest of rap singer Pablo Hasél in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Violent street protests over the imprisonment of a rapper have erupted for a fourth straight night in Spain. Police in the northeastern region of Catalonia said some protesters pelted officers with bottles, stones, fireworks and paint on Friday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Spain: Peaceful protests for jailed rapper see more clashes

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Atletico's Antoine Griezmann scores the opening goal during a Champions League group C soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Roma at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Big loss to PSG a reality check for Barcelona

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Rap singer Pablo Hasél is detained by police officers at the University of Lleida, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. A rapper in Spain and dozens of his supporters have locked themselves inside a university building in the artist's latest attempt to avoid a prison sentence for insulting the monarchy and praising terrorism. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu)

Spain: Protests erupt after rapper’s insults lead to prison

By HERNÁN MUÑOZ and RENATA BRITO - Associated Press

PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League round of 16, first leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Mbappé’s hat trick gives PSG 4-1 win over Barcelona in CL

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Alaves at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona meets PSG for 1st time since epic 6-1 comeback win

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Alaves at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi nets 2 in record-tying 505th Liga match, Atlético win

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Sevilla's Jules Kounde celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during a Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal soccer match between Sevilla and FC Barcelona at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville , Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Defender Jules Koundé is Sevilla’s latest discovery

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Sevilla's Jules Kounde celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during a Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal soccer match between Sevilla and FC Barcelona at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville , Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Copa del Rey: Sevilla beats Barcelona in Messi’s 900th game

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

PSG's Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Nimes at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Di Maria doubtful for PSG match at Barça in Champions League

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by Barcelona's Pedri after scoring his first goal during La Liga soccer match between Betis and FC Barcelona at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti)

Super sub Messi sparks Barça to 3-2 comeback win at Betis

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona’s turmoil deepens after Messi contract leak

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Pedri, center, battles for the ball with Real Sociedad defenders during Spanish Super Cup semi final soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Nuevo Arcangel stadium in Cordoba, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Barcelona will play the final after defeating Real Sociedad 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

AP Interview: Pedri brings back brilliance to Barça midfield

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi shows his worth, leads Barcelona to win over Athletic

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi during a Spanish Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) **FILE**

Report: Lionel Messi’s contract worth up to 555 million euros

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, right, is challenged by Elche's Ivan Marcone during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona at the Manuel Martinez Valero stadium in Elche, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Frenkie de Jong making big strides in Barcelona’s midfield

By BY JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, scores his team first goal during a Spanish Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Messi returns as Barcelona rallies past Rayo in Copa del Rey

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press