Real Madrid had requested to buy Messi from Barcelona 3 times

Real Madrid had to hunt down Lionel Messi from Barcelona to 3 times, but did not get the fruitful results.

According to Sport, said the president of Real president Florentino Perez began negotiating to buy Messi since 2011. The first proposal is concerned Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester City, while 2nd summer 3rd in 2013 and more than 1 year before CR7's future is not clear. Club champions UEFA Champions League 5 times (Barcelona) refuses to sell Argentina superstar to rival clubs its refusal 3.

From: Sabay