In 2006, a football event almost happened in the world that could have significantly influenced the fate of powerful European clubs.
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed that the giants of Serie A, Inter Milan, intended to use the buyout clause in the contract of their leader Lionel Messi.
"The Italians were ready to pay 150 million euros - only later, after renewing the contract, this number was raised to 250 million.
However, I always felt confident because of the good relationship with the player's father Jorge.
I told him: "They are willing to pay the amount stipulated in the contract, because otherwise I don't want to sell him.
Messi is happy here, he will find glory in Barcelona. By moving to Inter, he would only stand out financially, while in Barcelona he would become the greatest in history, and the team would help him become that," Laporta said, who managed to convince Messi not to move to Serie A competitions.
