Footballer Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell to the only club he has ever known in his professional career.

The Barcelona legend received a standing ovation before even beginning his press conference.

Lionel Messi can’t hold back the tears as he gets a standing ovation at the end of his magical Barcelona story. What a legend 😢 #LionelMessipic.twitter.com/Wk6BxqrtEk