Posted on November 3, 2021 at 5:00 am by TM This summer, FC Barcelona was finally unable to retain Lionel Messi. A shattering start where Gerard Pique could have played an important role. Explanations. Despite agreeing with FC Barcelona to extend, Lionel Messi had to leave Catalonia and pack his bags. For economic reasons, Joan Laporta couldn't keep her star. A heartbreak for everyone, including La Pulga, who was in tears as she said her goodbyes. Since then, Messi has started a new chapter at PSG , but he keeps Barcelona in the back of his mind. And if contact is not broken between the six-time Ballon d'Or and some of his former teammates, it would be more tense with others. Pique's confidence! And this could notably be the case between Lionel Messi and Gerard Piqué . Although the two players have spent many years together at Barcelona , the departure of the Argentine could have created some tension according to Lluis Mascaro , journalist for Sport. Indeed, for Onda Cero, he explained: “Messi was injured by some of his teammates, believing that he was not supported. Messi knows that Pique told the president that if Messi leaves, nothing will happen. ” Skip back to main navigation