Lionel Messi departure would be a loss

The departure of Lionel Messi will be a bigger loss than Cristiano Ronaldo, so Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, urged the Argentine star to stay at Barcelona for his entire career.

“The departure of Cristiano frustrated Madrid but it didn’t bother them because we spent years at La Liga ensuring our name went beyond the players.”

“But Messi is exceptional and he’s the greatest player he’s ever seen so we’re fortunate to have him in La Liga,” Tebas explained on RAC1 on Thursday.

“When he goes to another team that will be a huge impact, of course, it wouldn’t be a disaster but it brings too much meaning to us.”

“Messi is a symbol of Spanish football and I will ask him to end his career here and continue to give us enjoyment.”