Messi signs new contract at Barca

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi said he had moved closer to his dream of "finishing my career at home" after signing a new contract, with the buyout clause raised to €700 million or £626 million. Messi's new deal will expire after the 2020-21 campaign. The 30-year-old had one year remaining on his old contract.

The Argentine international, a five time Ballon d'Or winner, has scored 523 goals in 602 appearances for Barca. Since joining at the age of 13, Messi has helped Barca win eight Spanish League titles and the Champions League four times.