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Messi returns to Barcelona squad for Huesca trip

Associated Press

Joan Laporta, former president and pre candidate to presidency of FC Barcelona, speaks during an interview for The Associated Press in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. Laporta is one of a handful of candidates who hope to become Barcelona’s next president in an election called for Jan. 24, and he believes he is the best man to convince Lionel Messi to stay put at Camp Nou. (AP Photo/Hernan Muñoz)

AP Interview: Laporta believes he can convince Messi to stay

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, centre, runs past Real Valladolid's Ruben Alcaraz, right during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain,Tuesday Dec. 22, 2020. (Cesar Manso/Pool via AP)

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain,Tuesday Dec. 22, 2020. (Cesar Manso/Pool via AP)

Budweiser sends custom bottles to goalkeepers to celebrate Messi’s 644 goals

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, shakes has with Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo prior of the start of the Champions League group G soccer match between FC Barcelona and Juventus at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Ronaldo tops Messi with 2 goals in Juve’s 3-0 win at Barca

By Associated Press - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez, right, celebrates after scoring with his teammate Lionel Messi during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Coruna at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Lionel Messi fined 600 euros for tribute to Maradona

Associated Press

FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez, right, celebrates after scoring with his teammate Lionel Messi during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Coruna at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Messi pays tribute to Maradona with shirt of Argentina great

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Betis at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Super sub Messi scores 2 as Barça routs Betis; Fati injured

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores a penalty kick during the Champions League group G soccer match between FC Barcelona and Dynamo Kyiv at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Ter Stegen ensures Barça beats Dynamo 2-1 in 1st game back

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League group G soccer match between Juventus and Barcelona at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Beleaguered Barcelona beats Ronaldo-less Juventus 2-0 in CL

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring a penalty goal during a qualifying soccer match against Peru for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the National Stadium, in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, Oct.13, 2020. (Daniel Apuy, Pool via AP)

Neymar, Messi, Suárez impress in World Cup qualifying

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Argentina's Joaquin Correa (9) celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi scoring his side's second goal against Bolivia during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in La Paz, Bolivia, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Argentina won 2-1. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Neymar’s Brazil, Messi’s Argentina lead World Cup qualifying

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi leaves the field at half time during the pre-season friendly soccer match between Barcelona and Gimnastic at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Sept.12, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Argentina coach glad Messi resolved Barcelona issues

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, shakes hands as he is substituted with Barcelona's coach Ronald Koeman as he is substituted during the pre-season friendly soccer match between Barcelona and Girona at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi nets 2 in 2nd friendly under Koeman; Suárez, Vidal out

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Ronald Koeman holds up a Barcelona soccer shirt during his official presentation as coach for FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Barcelona officially announced earlier on Wednesday a deal with Koeman to become their coach five days after the team's humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals. Barcelona says the former defender's deal runs through June 2022. Koeman replaces the fired Quique Setien. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Koeman drops Suárez, Vidal for Barcelona friendly

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Frustration with failure led Messi to seek Barcelona exit

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

A poster with the face of Barcelona soccer player Lionel Messi is displayed at a F.C. Barcelona store in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Barcelona is banking on a face-to-face meeting with Lionel Messi to try to convince him to stay. Talks with Messi’s father-agent are expected this week in Barcelona but the club also hopes to sit down with the player himself.(AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Barcelona fans relieved after Messi says he will stay

By JOSEPH WILSON and HERNAN MUÑOZ - Associated Press

A worker holds a shirt with the name of Barcelona soccer player Lionel Messi at a F.C Barcelona store in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Barcelona is banking on a face-to-face meeting with Lionel Messi to try to convince him to stay. Talks with Messi’s father-agent are expected this week in Barcelona but the club also hopes to sit down with the player himself.(AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Messi will stay with Barcelona despite wanting to leave

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

A poster with the face of Barcelona soccer player Lionel Messi is displayed at a F.C. Barcelona store in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Barcelona is banking on a face-to-face meeting with Lionel Messi to try to convince him to stay. Talks with Messi’s father-agent are expected this week in Barcelona but the club also hopes to sit down with the player himself. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Staying with Barcelona not completely ruled out by Messi

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

A poster with the face of Barcelona soccer player Lionel Messi is displayed at a F.C. Barcelona store in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Barcelona is banking on a face-to-face meeting with Lionel Messi to try to convince him to stay. Talks with Messi’s father-agent are expected this week in Barcelona but the club also hopes to sit down with the player himself.(AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

No agreement in meeting between Barcelona and Messi’s father

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press