FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, smiles during the farewell press conference of Barcelona's former player Pedro Rodriguez at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in San Joan Despi, Spain.
Messi and Co. bid an emotional farewell to Pedro


Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C), midfielder Andres Iniesta and Busquets (R) clap during a farewell press conference for Pedro. "I am left with those moments of euphoria and happiness when we won titles. "I go with my head held high and having learned a lot from legends of the club like Andres (Iniesta), Xavi (Hernandez), (Carlos) Puyol and the best player in the world (Messi)," Pedro said. (AFP Photo)

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi holds his son Thiago as they arrive to a farewell press conference for Barcelona's former forward Pedro Rodriguez's departure from the club to English football team Chelsea. (AFP Photo)

Barcelona's Neymar, from Brazil, left, and Lionel Messi, from Argentina, attend the farewell press conference of Pedro. Spanish international Pedro Rodriguez has admitted that Jose Mourinho played a major role in convincing him to join the English champions ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United and Manchester City. (AFP Photo)