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Lionel Messi's career could have been written in golden letters not in the history of Spanish football. In 2006, the Argentine, who was then demonstrating better and better results, was targeted by the Milan "Inter" team, which made an almost irresistible offer. Former team president Joan Laporta confirmed this to the press. "We always received offers. For example, in 2006, Inter president M. Moratti was ready to transfer 250 million euros, but we said 'no'. I saw the player's love for the club, the city, and the country, and convinced Lionel that a team would be created to help him achieve memorable victories and rewrite history," said Laporta, who plans to return to his former position in January.
