Lionel Messi

Barcelons star announced his decision to retire after Copa America final defeat to Chile.

The Catalans are ready to pay between €25 and €30m for the 22-year-old striker.

Liverpool and Leicester City have also been linked with the Brazilian striker this summer.

Neymar, Jordi Alba, Samuel Umtiti, Andre Gomes and Rafinha Alcantar are the five first-team absentees.

The 29-year-old made the shock announcement after Argentina lost the Copa America final to Chile.

Catalan giants are struggling to bring in someone to provide cover for MSN.

The 22-year-old forward was said to be Barcelona's top priority to bolster the attack.

Catalan giants have reportedly agreed the terms of a new deal with Messi's father.

Robert Fernandez says Argentine star will return to pre-season training soon.

Messi and his father were sentenced to 21 months in prison by a Barcelona court on tax fraud charges.

Club spokesman Josep Vives says there are no indications that the player wants to leave.

The Barcelona star is going to be the leader of his national team in the summer tournament.

The Argentine forward recently announced his retirement from international football.

Lionel Messi and the club's style of play will be among the topics put to Guardiola on Friday [8 July].

Lawyers are convinced the Supreme Court will concluded in favour of the Ballon D'or.

IBTimes UK have spoken with two of the most famous experts in sport law following the sentence.

Catalan outfit considers the player to be 'free of criminal responsibility'.

The player and his father are expected to serve no time in jail.

Argentine announced his plan to retire from international football after the Copa America.

The 45-year-old Spaniard worked with the current Ballon d'Or at Barcelona.

Centre-back refuses to discuss future with Argentina national team.

Messi's decision follows a missed penalty in the Copa America final shootout against Chile.

Manchester City star admits international career in the balance after Chile penalty debacle.

Barcelona star vowed never to play for his country again after Copa America final loss.

Arsenal forward spearheaded Chile's campaign with goals against Panama and Mexico.

Ballon d'Or winner has stepped down from national team following penalty shootout loss to Chile.

The 29-year-old announced the surprise decision after Argentina's Copa America final defeat to Chile.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi's penalty went above the bar.

La Liga giants have offered a new deal worth £11.5m-a-year for the next six seasons.

Cuca believes that it is still to soon for the 19-year-starlet to move to the Nou Camp