That’s according to Spanish football experts Don Balon who say the
Argentine superstar’s career might be seriously affected.
Barcelona is the largest city in the region.
And, after a disputed referendum over the weekend, the wealthy area
could try and declare independence from Spain.
Don Balon reckon that could put Barca’s La Liga status in doubt.
If the Nou Camp heavyweights aren’t competing in Spain’s elite division
then it’s suggested Messi’s stock will fall.
Any Catalan league will inevitably be far less competitive and Barca
could struggle to raise their game in the Champions League.
Don Balon say Messi’s earning potential will also take a battering.
La Liga has a huge commercial draw and the 30-year-old’s sponsorship
deals could be affected.
Lionel Messi Barcelona career
could be damaged by Catalan
independence referendum
Don Balon claim Barca’s other big-
name stars will be in the same
boat.





Luis Suarez, Ousmane Dembele or
Marc-Andre ter Stegen all have
business interests off the pitch.
Barca played their top tier clash with Las Palmas behind closed doors on
Sunday.




Controversy surrounding the referendum meant supporters weren’t
allowed into the historic stadium.
Valverde’s men still cruised to a 3-0 victory, though.
A second-half Messi brace and Sergio Busquets goal ensured Barcelona
maintained their impressive start to the season.




That’s according to Spanish football experts Don Balon who say the
Argentine superstar’s career might be seriously affected.
Barcelona is the largest city in the region.
And, after a disputed referendum over the weekend, the wealthy area
could try and declare independence from Spain.
Don Balon reckon that could put Barca’s La Liga status in doubt.
If the Nou Camp heavyweights aren’t competing in Spain’s elite division
then it’s suggested Messi’s stock will fall.
Any Catalan league will inevitably be far less competitive and Barca
could struggle to raise their game in the Champions League.
Don Balon say Messi’s earning potential will also take a battering.
La Liga has a huge commercial draw and the 30-year-old’s sponsorship
deals could be affected.
Lionel Messi Barcelona career
could be damaged by Catalan
independence referendum
Don Balon claim Barca’s other big-
name stars will be in the same
boat.





Luis Suarez, Ousmane Dembele or
Marc-Andre ter Stegen all have
business interests off the pitch.
Barca played their top tier clash with Las Palmas behind closed doors on
Sunday.




Controversy surrounding the referendum meant supporters weren’t
allowed into the historic stadium.
Valverde’s men still cruised to a 3-0 victory, though.
A second-half Messi brace and Sergio Busquets goal ensured Barcelona
maintained their impressive start to the season.