With every Barcelona-related headline recently focusing on the future of Philippe Coutinho, an interesting story about Lionel Messi somewhat flew under the radar.Spanish source El Mundo claimed there was a clause in the Argentine's new contract stating he could leave Barca for free if Catalonia voted for independence.Messi's father, Jorge, has since confirmed it's not quite as simple as that, though."All that has been said is not true," he told radio station The Red, per the Mirror. "There is an agreement that Lionel will remain at the club as long as they are playing in a top league."If Catalonia gets independence then Lionel would remain as long as they were in a competitive league."So there is a clause in Messi's contract allowing him to leave for free if Catalonia vote for independence - but only if Barcelona aren't in La Liga.Nevertheless, it was back to business on Sunday afternoon when the Blaugrana hosted Levante in La Liga.It took only 12 minutes for them to break the deadlock at the Camp Nou - and surprise surprise, it came through Messi.And what a goal it was. In the video(s) below, the Argentina international clips a stunning pass to Jordi Alba, darts forward for the one-two and then volleys past Levante's goalkeeper.Just imagine if Messi had got cleaner contact on his shot. Check it out.

MESSI'S ONE-TWO AND FINISH

Barcelona are in relentless form at the moment and the scary thing is they're only going to get better now that Coutinho has joined from Liverpool for £142 million.

Coutinho, who was denied a move to the Camp Nou last summer, is widely regarded as the heir to Andres Iniesta's throne and his arrival will only strengthen Barca's bid to reclaim La Liga.