Lionel Messi

French newspaper L'Equipe reported Messi is due to arrive in Paris in the coming hours to complete his move to Paris Saint Germain.

Messi did not say what his immediate plans were, but French newspaper L'Equipe reported on Friday that he was set to join Paris St Germain.

Messi, who joined Barca's youth set-up aged 13, is the club's all-time top scorer and appearance maker with 672 goals in 778 games in all competitions.

The Barcelona squad will feature Brazilian legends such as Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, who will square off against Real Madrid greats such as Roberto Carlos and Luis Figo in the El Clasico in Tel Aviv.

From January Messi will be free to negotiate his next move as he will enter the final six months of his contract.

Messi, considered one of the best soccer players of all time, will be a brand ambassador for the Jerusalem-based company for three years.

Since his aliyah, the dynamic Adams has devoted his time, resources and energy to promoting Israel to the world as a normal place, where people live their lives much as others do around the globe.

The two South American rivals brought their culture and vigor to the Israeli pitch, in one of the largest soccer matches to ever grace the state.

Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub will not be able to attend matches after violating the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

The messages included strong support for team star Lionel “Lio” Messi, who had been the victim of death threats over his planned participation in the match in Jerusalem.