Papers: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi mess continues

Lionel Messi’s bid to leave Barcelona continues to dominate the headlines in Spain and the saga shows no signs of ending anytime soon.

The sport summed it up nicely with a headline of ‘More mess!’ after a busy weekend at the Camp Nou.

They report on how Messi did not show up for the PCR tests, will not show up for preseason training and will face Barcelona action.

Sport also noted how La Liga has sided with Barcelona regarding Messi’s release clause and they bring news of a mega offer from Manchester City of the Premier League.

AS has a similar theme on its home page. ‘Barça is back, the mess grows’ is the headline with an image of Luis Suárez entering the PCR tests and passing a young Messi fan.

They report on Messi boycotting the start of the preseason, La Liga’s statement on the release clause of the Argentine and Suarez and other players returning to the club for PCR tests despite facing uncertain futures.

The Brand headline is “What’s the price?” with a picture of Messi. They also report on La Liga’s announcement that Messi’s € 700 million buyout clause is still active.

Marca also reports that Messi feels free from the club but is trying to reach a friendly outing with Barcelona.

Mundo Deportivo also focuses on Messi’s termination clause and has a headline that reads: ‘700m: LaLiga agrees with Barça’.

A copy of the La Liga statement is also on the cover with the news that Messi missed the PCR test and will not start the preseason with the team on Monday.