Lionel Messi 'very, very angry with Joan Laporta' over Barcelona exit and demanded Neymar be brought back after PSG sale, former club chief reveals

Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona is described as one of the most controversial episodes in football, with former vice-president Jordi Mestre revealing key details about the fallout.

Messi was reportedly "very, very angry" with club president Joan Laporta over the handling of his exit and had advocated for the return of Neymar following his world-record sale to Paris Saint-Germain.

These insights from Mestre highlight the internal tensions that contributed to a turbulent era for Barcelona.