9th August, 2021
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Spanish football league, LaLiga has paid tribute to Lionel Messi after he appeared at his final press conference as a Barcelona player on Sunday.
Messi played in the Spanish top flight for the last 21 years, with a record of 672 goals in 778 games for the Catalonia club.
The 34-year-old left as both the club’s record appearance maker and top goal scorer.
“We made history together. It’s been a matter of pride to see you become a legend. Thanks, Leo Messi,” LaLiga wrote on social media.
✨ History made together.
Thank you, Leo Messi. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/c02krCE6iL
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) August 8, 2021
Messi is expected to undergo medicals with Paris Saint-Germain this week.