The move by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is designed to protect domestic clubs from losing young players to teams abroad.

Barcelona’s presidential elections are approaching, and Lionel Messi remains a central figure in the debate. Lionel Messi is indisputably the most important player in Barcelona’s history. That is evident in the fact that,

The star will turn 39 on June 24, 2026, and it is not yet clear what "role" he would have at Barcelona. There is a chance he could return as a player for a final farewell or in an administrative role. The fact is, for the Spanish press, it's just a matter of time: sooner or later, Messi will return to Barcelona.

Fermin Lopez would love to see Lionel Messi welcomed back to Barcelona, even if that means dropping down to the bench.

Lionel Messi has managed to lead Argentina into one of the best eras in their history, elevating them to the top national team in the world. Given this impressive level, one of his top teammates is drawing interest from Atlético Madrid and Barcelona for a potential post-2026 World Cup move.

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has admitted he was compelled to publicly hail Lionel Messi as the world rsquo;s best player in order to secure playing time at Barcelona .