Episode Synopsis "More than just a Messi affair"

With all the chaos and turmoil surrounding FC Barcelona on and off the pitch, Ritwik Sarkar and Aaryan Parasnis address the issues that have been plaguing the club behind the scenes for almost 5 years. In this episode recorded just about 12 hours before Messi announced his decision to stay, we discuss what has been wrong with the current board and how it's following a long withstanding pattern of mismanagement, leading eventually to the club's best-ever player desperately seeking a way out. Visit www.elartedf.com to read Original Features, Opinion Columns, Player Profiles, Manager Profiles, Retro Articles and Tactical Analysis’ written by our talented crop of writers. Follow us on twitter to stay updated with all the latest content.

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