Lionel Messi in uncontrollable tears as he bids emotional farewell to Barcelona after 21 years

Argentina striker Lionel Messi was in tears on Sunday as he attended his final press conference as a Barcelona player to bid farewell to the Spanish club after 21 years.

Argentina striker Lionel Messi was in tears on Sunday as he attended his final press conference as a Barcelona player to bid farewell to the Spanish club after 21 years. (Photo | AP) 

Lionel Messi arrives to give a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi arrives to give a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi speaks during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi is applauded during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi pauses during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi cries at the start of a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi cries at the start of a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi cries at the start of a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi cries at the start of a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi gestures during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi cries at the start of a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi reacts during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi speaks during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi smiles at the end of a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo | AP)