'Everything became very difficult for me' - Messi stays despite frustration 

Lionel Messi is staying at Barcelona (Nick Potts/PA)

Lionel Messi is staying at Barcelona (Nick Potts/PA)

Lionel Messi has reversed his decision to leave Barcelona this summer, saying he could never go to court against the club to secure a move.

The Argentinian forward had informed the club on August 25 that he wanted to leave this summer and intended to utilise a clause in his contract which he and his representatives claimed allowed him to walk away on a free transfer.

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