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Barcelona fans chant for PSG superstar Lionel Messi after crashing out of UEFA Champions League

Lionel Messi registered 975 goal contributions during his 17-year stint at Barcelona. fans chanted for superstar after their team crashed out of the 2022-23 group stages, according to . The Blaugrana failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockout stages following Inter Milan's 4-0 home win over Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday (October 26). Subsequently, Xavi's side lost 3-0 to Group C leaders Bayern Munich at Camp Nou. Sadio Mane opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting doubled the lead for the visitors in the 31st minute. Benjamin Pavard added to their agony with an injury-time goal. Bayern win Group C
Inter into round of 16

Bayern win Group C Inter into round of 16 Messi, 35, left the Catalan giants last summer after they were unable to extend his contract due to financial problems. He joined the Parisians on a free transfer and penned a two-year deal with an option to extend by another year. With his current contract at PSG set to expire next summer, the left-footed forward has been linked with a return to Camp Nou. The top brass at Barcelona are in agreement over their stance on re-signing the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner next summer, as per . Under new PSG manager Christophe Galtier, the attacker has been in explosive form this season. He has netted 11 goals and contributed 12 assists in 16 appearances across all competitions. Lionel Messi is the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach double-digit figures in goals (11) and assists (12) in all competitions this season Lionel Messi is the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach double-digit figures in goals (11) and assists (12) in all competitions this season The Blaugrana, on the other hand, roped in eight new players for a combined sum of over €150 million during the summer transfer window. The club signed the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Jules Kounde, Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen and Marcos Alonso. Barcelona are scheduled to end their UEFA Champions League campaign with a final trip to Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday (November 1).

Fabrizio Romano provides update on PSG star Lionel Messi amid Barcelona links

In his column for Caught Offside (via ), transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shed light on Lionel Messi's contract situation. He wrote: "The rumors about Lionel Messi continue, but as I have mentioned many times, he will not decide his future until 2023. He plans to speak with his family, his lawyers and everyone around him. He is not negotiating with Barcelona, nor with PSG for a new contract." Romano clarified that the player is not interested in holding talks about his future until after the end of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He added: "Barcelona are tempted to try to bring him back and PSG are also ready to make him an offer to keep him longer. But negotiations will have to wait. For now, Messi is focused on the current season and the World Cup, before making a decision in 2023." Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found