Have footballers become too expensive?
Aug 9, 2021
Lionel Messi is one of the world's best - and most expensive - footballers.
But his 21-year association with Barcelona
Aug 9, 2021
Lionel Messi is one of the world's best - and most expensive - footballers.
But his 21-year association with Barcelona FC is now over.
The club says it can't afford to keep the Argentinian superstar without breaking the Spanish league's financial rules.
Have footballers become too expensive for Europe's marquee clubs?
And what will Messi's departure mean for the sport and the fans?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Kieran Maguire - Football Finance Lecturer, University of Liverpool.
Jennifer Seefoo - Spain Correspondent, Milenio TV.