As Lionel Messi confirmed the end of his 21-year-long career with Spanish giants Barcelona in a press conference, he couldn't hold back his tears and broke down.
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner expressed his sadness after being forced to cut short his time at Camp Nou and got a standing ovation from fellow players and family members.
Messi became a free agent upon the expiration of his final contract at Barca in June, and the club confirmed on Friday that they have been unable to tie him down to a new deal due to financial and structural obstacles.
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