Lionel Messi: How Figo, Ronaldinho, Maradona's careers ended in controversies at Barcelona- Lionel Messi has told Barcelona chiefs that he wants to leave the Camp Nou - Figo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Maradona are others who left Barcelona in controversy - Barcelona failed to win any title last season in all competitions PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Lionel Messi's decision to give Barcelona chiefs notice that he wants to leave the club has put the Catalans and even the fans into serious confusion ahead of next season. For the past 19 years, Messi has been wearing Barcelona shirts and has never played for any other club in his career except the Nou Camp landlords. The Argentinian international has won everything at Barcelona with Messi also the first player on earth to have six Ballon d'Or awards. But the embarrassing Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich caused the trouble which made Lionel Messi tell the club's chiefs that he wants to leave. Read also Ronaldo Delima tops list of highest goalscorers at 21 for club and country (see where Messi and Ronaldo are) Since then, Barcelona bosses have been trying to convince Messi to stay and to even end his career at the Nou Camp. However, should Messi decide not to make a U-turn on his initial decision, then he is going to join some former stars who also left Barcelona in controvery. Ronaldinho Despite winning all major trophies at Barcelona, Ronaldinho's career at the Nou Camp ended in controversy as he was sold by former coach Pep Guardiola who is now at Manchester City. Maradona Maradona's time at Barcelona came to an abrupt halt at the end of the 1983-84 season. Barcelona were playing Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final in Madrid and Maradona was the target of racist abuse. Rivaldo 19 years ago, Rivaldo was Barcelona's most dangerous attacker which also helped him win the Ballon D'or award, but the way he confronted then manager Louis van Gaal ended his career. Read also Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement about Lampard after win against Wolves Rivaldo wanted to play in a position behind Patrick Kluivert and not on the left wing. Luis Figo Luis Figo disappointed all Barcelona fans when he left Camp Nou for a shock move to Real Madrid in July 2000 which caused serious trouble among the Catalans' chiefs. Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Wayne Rooney backed the speculation of Barcelona star Messi moving to the Premier League during the ongoing summer transfer. The future of Messi at Barcelona is the major discussion point among football pundits and fans in the world after he handed Barcelona chiefs a transfer request. Since Messi told Barcelona chiefs that he wants to leave, the club's fans in Spain have been protesting that the Catalans' board under Bartomeu must keep the Argentine. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Lionel Messi has told Barcelona chiefs that he wants to leave the Camp Nou - Figo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Maradona are others who left Barcelona in controversy - Barcelona failed to win any title last season in all competitions PAY ATTENTION: Ronaldinho Maradona Rivaldo Luis Figo Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV