Old Premier League players: There will be no collapse without Messi, but they will have to compete with Saudi Arabia for the stars

Messi's contract with Miami International lasts until the end of this year, and there is no clear news of a contract renewal between the two parties.

When asked whether it would have a significant impact on the FC if Messi left, Chelsea and Everton former player Terry Ferran said: "I don't think the FC will lose its appeal. We have experienced the arrival and departure of Drogba, Henry and Beckham before, but the league has not lost its appeal. I think the FC is very healthy, you can look at the various data, the number of spectators, etc.

"The World Cup will be held here next year, and I think the FC is in very good condition. There will definitely be star players here, such as Lewandowski, who may come to the FA League at the end of his career. Just like Suarez, the FA League can introduce such players to re-inspire the enthusiasm of fans.

"But what will Beckham's next plan be? It's hard for them to find stars like Lampard, Henry, Rooney or Robbie Keane. Those who might have come to the United States to play football now tend to go to Saudi Arabia to earn higher salaries. This is what the SPF has to compete for, that is, financial resources. You can see that even many players who are in their playing years have gone to Saudi Arabia."