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Barcelona candidate Laporta admits keeping hold of Messi becoming more difficult

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta admits keeping hold of Lionel Messi is becoming more difficult.

Off contract in June, Messi's frustration at Barca will only have increased with the manner of last night's Champions League defeat to PSG.

Laporta said: "Messi wants to win with Barcelona.

"I will do my best to keep him, but there are particularly interested clubs.

“Leo wants to win titles, not just money. He has never been a problem for Barça, since Messi represents 30% of the club's profits."

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