Lionel Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain has dominated the headlines for days and has served as further proof the tectonic plates of world football are shifting.
Barcelona are financially crippled and could no longer afford to keep the Argentine star who has dazzled in their colours for 17 years.
PSG, meanwhile, can comfortably accommodate a £1million-a-week salary for a 34-year-old - or at least give the impression they can - with their Qatari billions.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has signed for Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona
Messi's move has led to a feeling of deep sorrow in Barcelona but sparked scenes of jubilation in Paris where the belief is he can lead them to the holy grail of Champions League glory.