Luis Enrique: Messi? Clubs are bigger than individuals

Luis Enrique spoke in a press conference about the Spanish national team, but also about Barcelona and the Lionel Messi situation.

"It's a very difficult topic, I don't know if I should talk about it," said Luis Enrique, the former Barca coach.

"I think that clubs are bigger than individuals. Barcelona are one of the biggest in the world and have won many titles. It's evident they have had a marvellous relationship. Leo has made Barca grow exponentially thanks to his great performance. I would have liked there to be an agreement.

"Sooner or later, Messi will stop playing at Barca. It would have been good if it was more friendly. It will be a pity, the day he goes, we will not see that marvellous player, but the club will keep winning titles without Messi, just as Messi will keep being marvellous for many years if he goes."