Man City circle with Leo Messi 'seriously considering leaving' Barca

Barcelona's two first-half goals were enough to see off Real Betis and start the new La Liga campaign with three points. Barcelona's two first-half goals were enough to see off Real Betis and start the new La Liga campaign with three points. Barca took a two-goal lead in the first half and held off Real Betis for a home win to kick off the new La Liga season. The football world is awash with gossip. Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here. TOP STORY: City ready to move for Messi Pep Guardiola has said he would be happy with the Manchester City squad as it is -- but what if he had the chance to add Lionel Messi to the ranks? Unlikely but not impossible, according to the Mirror, which reports that "City have met Messi's representatives to discuss the possibility of bringing...