La Liga 2016/2017 Laporta: Barça Officials Want Messi Go

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticizing to the officials of Barcelona today. Laporta says that there are parties in power in Barca's Lionel Messi would like to see go.

Previous Laporta has frequently attacked officials for not protecting Barca Messi. Most recently, Laporta called Messi allowed to fall by the club in case of tax evasion.

"There are many forces in Barca who want to see Messi get going. What has become permanent law enforcement decisions should be respected. But it is clear that Messi has paid the taxes and huge fines," said Laporta told Catalunya Radio.

Laporta then claimed that during his tenure, more beloved Barcelona. But now all that has changed.

"For me, Barcelona is more than just a club. I've had the honor to lead this club. The model of leadership I managed to make the club because it is becoming increasingly known and loved. Unfortunately it did not happen again."