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This is one of the highlights in one more day that the dispute between Messi and Barcelona dominates the front pages of the main sports newspapers in Spain. The newspapers were also distributed among the two main news on Sunday in relation to the telenovela: the absence of the Argentine in the re-presentation of the Catalan team and La Liga statement, in which he reiterates the existence of the termination fine of 700 million euros in the player’s contract with Barça.

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With a play on words that will be very present in the telenovela, the Catalan newspaper “Sport” summarizes the day. In Spanish, “Lío” is confusion. Messi’s nickname is Leo. The reference on the first page is the absence of the Argentine in the re-presentation of Barcelona and the harsh communication of LaLiga.

The newspaper, however, also highlights other information: Manchester City will make a proposal of 750 million euros (R $ 4.95 billion, at the current price) for a five-year contract with the Argentine. But only if shirt 10 comes free from Barcelona.

The value would be around 150 million euros per season, or R $ 990 million, at the current price. Messi’s current contract with Barcelona contemplates the payment of around 100 million euros gross per year.

“Mundo Deportivo” preferred to highlight the La Liga statement and the organization’s position in defense of Barcelona. The league says that Messi can only leave the club if he pays the 700 million euro fine. The Argentine, however, understands that he is no longer linked to Barça.

The newspaper also highlights that, next Wednesday, the president of Barcelona, ​​Josep Bartomeu, will have to meet with Jorge Messi, father and representative of the Argentine forward.

The “Brand” of Madrid also highlights the conflict of interpretations about the Argentine contract with Barcelona, ​​while La Liga and the club see the need to pay the fine, Messi understands that he can unilaterally break the link. But wait for a deal.

“As” is another newspaper that plays with the word “Lío” (confusion, in Spanish) by highlighting the absence of Messi in the re-presentation this Sunday in Barcelona.