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Messi scores first goals since transfer saga in Barca win over Girona – The World Game
Lionel Messi returned to the scoresheet in style with a brace in Barcelona’s 3-1 friendly win over Girona on Wednesday.
The Blaugrana captain is set to see out the remaining year of his contract at Camp Nou after failing to secure a move away from his only senior club.
Messi was heavily linked with Manchester City but stayed at Barca despite announcing his frustration with the failed negotiations.
The number 10 returned to the fold for his side’s first pre-season friendly under Ronald Koeman on Saturday, playing the first half against Gimnastic but failing to find the net.
Messi put that right against Girona, …
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