Sunday, August 8, is officially a sad day for all Barcelona fans across the world as their all-time favourite player referred to as the "God Of All Times (GOAT)", Lionel Andres Messi bids farewell to the football club.

When news broke that Messi would no longer play alongside his teammates at Camp Nou, fans were devastated. But Messi, personally bidding farewell to the club at a press conference today was not something many were mentally prepared for.

As tears run down his cheeks, Messi narrated how he reacted when he received the sad message: "My blood run cold. It was really sad and difficult. I am still trying to process it. The important thing is that we are okay. It’s a bit difficult but we need to move on."

"I’m leaving the club without seeing the fans for over a year and a half. If I imagined it, I would imagine Camp Nou full and say goodbye properly! But unfortunately, it has to be this way!"

Greatest Applause
Of
All
Time pic.twitter.com/YoJt8nkTZc

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 8, 2021

Social media users have been left shattered with many flooding Twitter with their comments after witnessing Messi break down to tears as he talked of how he was still processing his departure.

For many, this is a huge blow as the living legend was unable to play with his team for the final time.

All across the world, fans are sympathising with the Barcelona Football Club as they shared 20 years of their lives with Messi.

Messi never deserved this.. it’ll be hard to see him in another jersey. https://t.co/fh9LVhtV1Y

— Kevin (@fuegokeviin) August 8, 2021

Man this Messi press conference is such a tear-jerker!

— Ashwin (@AshwinR94) August 8, 2021

leo messi, thank you for all the happiness you've given me throughout the years. i can't believe that it has to end this way. words cannot express how much i love and appreciate you and i hope you're happy and content with the last years of your career. pic.twitter.com/8p0IO2yNoc

— rae (@messiqueuncIub) August 8, 2021

Okay my hate for football shall take a backseat today. Even Football haters love you Messi 💔 pic.twitter.com/t5DggBougW

— せつこ Hara✨ (@Mystic_riverrr) August 8, 2021

Ooh.. what a heart warming moment of emotions! FCB will never be the same! Seeing Messi leave is 💔! All best Leo… wherever you go, you are a shining star and we will follow you🍺🍺🍺🍺

— gopa (@gopasha) August 8, 2021

Thank you #Messi. Things truly will never remain the same 😭😭

Greatest for a reason greatest for all seasons 🐐 pic.twitter.com/iqG0Yr6rNl

— Jeffery 🚀 (@_CaptJeff) August 8, 2021

Barca will miss you 🐐 #messi pic.twitter.com/OYusvAw249

— Sreemanta​ Chakraborty (@Sreemanta01) August 8, 2021

messi crying had a million grown men around the world crying

— Nasty Nandu (@inmashsoon) August 8, 2021

Messi retired today from Club Football for me.
He was a One Man Club and he'll stay like that at least for me https://t.co/Gfec7xGP8L

— Shanu Puig (@secureboy23) August 8, 2021

Although it is a sad day for many, those who earnestly wait to see Messi join PSG could not hide their happiness.

Wherever Messi goes to I move😂😂😂😂 #PSG we move💙❤️ #Barcelona #Barca pic.twitter.com/tQILEfLW6j

— S.O.L (@Kobby_Opare) August 8, 2021

French League 1 managers when La liga managers try to advice them after Messi joins PSG 😂🏃🏃🏃😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/NQcTuXpdYi

— Kwesi Aidan ♐ 🇬🇭🏹 (@AJTaylson) August 8, 2021