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LIONEL MESSI’S frustrations boiled over once again – this time at Barcelona fans filming him leaving training.
The club captain was greeted with a barrage of supporters and their cameras as he drove home.

Lionel Messi snapped at fans filming him leaving trainingCredit: TikTok / @fcbnoticiciasviral

The Barcelona captain has supporters waiting for him pretty much every time he exitsCredit: TikTok / @fcbnoticiciasviral

And after encountering the same situation time and time again, he finally lost his cool.
A video shows Messi, in his training kit, wind down the window and confront the gathered mob of fans hoping to get a glimpse of their hero.
Messi said: “Why do you keep filming the same video if you have already done this many times?
“They’ve already made a lot of videos. You can’t spend all day here.

“Do you think it’s normal doing the same every time? Stop.”
With that, the fans immediately backtracked and were heard apologising to their hero.
Messi, 33, is already considering his future at Barcelona.
He tried to force an exit last summer before a dramatic U-turn to honour his contract at the Nou Camp.

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But public snaps like this incident clearly suggest he is still not fully happy – no doubt putting Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain on red alert.
It is not the first time Barcelona players have got annoyed with supporters for similar antics.
Neto and Samuel Umtiti have both raised complaints.
And Antoine Griezmann was targeted in November, as furious fans told the Frenchman to show Messi more respect.

The team were knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
However, they do have the chance to leapfrog Real Madrid into second and move within four points of LaLiga leaders Atletico when they face Huesca tonight.

Messi has still not decided where his future lies beyond the end of this seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press

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THE father of Ilaix Moriba has revealed he cancelled his son’s flight to Manchester City so the teen could remain at Barcelona.
Moriba, 18, is the latest youngster to burst into Ronald Koeman’s team this season.

Ilaix Moriba, 18, was set to agree a deal with Man City two years ago before staying at BarcelonaCredit: AFP OR LICENSORS

He’s clocked up six appearances in all competitions and scored his first-ever goal in last weekend’s 2-0 win against Osasuna.
However, Moriba came close to joining Pep Guardiola at City two years ago when doubts emerged over a new Barca deal.
The Spain youth international, who has reportedly chosen to represent his country of birth – Guinea – at senior level, had even booked a plane ticket to the Etihad as he searched for his first professional contract.
However, Moriba’s dad Mamady Kourouma cancelled the ticket on the morning of the flight after a breakthrough in contract talks with Barca.

He told Sport: “With Barcelona, the negotiations did not advance. We met with Txiki Begiristain [City’s sporting director] and he explained his entire project to us.
“We liked it because they bet a lot on him. A few weeks later we had the tickets to travel to Manchester and sign the contract.
“I cancelled it the morning that we had to go there. I wanted Ilaix to be an example and a reference for the next generations of Barcelona.
“His friends were gone. If he stayed, it was proof Barca was betting on the youth players. We managed to reach an agreement where we all came out winning.”

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Barcelona indeed proved their determination to keep Moriba, making him the best-paid player in the history of their academy while handing him an £90million release clause.
But that contract expires in 2022, and Barca are keen to hand Moriba another extension.
Manchester United are thought to be eager as they hunt for Paul Pogba’s long-term replacement.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are also said to be keeping tabs with N’Golo Kante not getting any younger.
Moriba would like to stay at Barca but is reluctant to have his new release clause raised higher than £130m.
And that could cause conflict with the Catalans, who would prefer it to be nearer the £343m in fellow youngster Ansu Fati’s deal.
However, new president Joan Laporta is reportedly a huge fan and will take the necessary steps to secure Moriba’s long-term future.

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DAVID BECKHAM has been hailed as the only Englishman who could have played for Brazil by former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo Nazario.
The pair spent four years together at the Bernabeu as part of Los Blancos fabled Galacticos era that won LaLiga back in 2007.

David Beckham and Ronaldo formed part of Real Madrid’s fabled GalacticosCredit: Reuters

And the two, who are both on lockdown with their families, spent an afternoon on Instagram live reminiscing on their history together.
According to Ronaldo, who hit an incredible 83 LaLiga goals in just 127 games, he jokingly revealed that he should be thanking Beckham for his pin-point deliveries.
He said: “For me, you were one of the best of all time in the centre, the way you touch the ball, could put the ball wherever you want, and without looking at me the ball would come.
“I should thank you for many balls you gave to me.

“You were amazing.”

I remember you turning around to me and saying that the Brazil squad believed that if there was any English player that could play in the Brazilian team it would be me
David Beckham to Ronaldo

Legendary former England captain Beckham was likewise full of praise for World Cup Winner El Fenomeno, who he credited for helping him settle in Spain.
The Manchester United academy graduate made headlines around the world when he sealed a £25million move to Madrid following twelve years at Old Trafford.
He told Ronaldo: “When I moved from Manchester and I had been there my whole life, to move to Madrid was a big move for me.

“One of the first people that I ever saw was you, when you walked into the changing room it made me feel comfortable to be at the club.
“I remember you turning around to me and saying that the Brazil squad believed that if there was any English player that could play in the Brazilian team it would be me, but I never believed you!

“Because Brazilian players are the best players! You know that.”
Another of Beckham’s former Madrid’s teammate Robinho revealed that Goldenballs was part of the club’s Brazilian clique.
The 37-year-old claimed Becks’ chemistry with the Los Blancos South American stars left Spanish-speaking members of the squad jealous.

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BARCELONA have been urged to make a controversial transfer swoop for Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos by Rivaldo.
The Spanish centre-back, 34, is out of contract at the Bernabeu in the summer.

Rivaldo reckons Barcelona should go after Real Madrid captain Sergio RamosCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Contract negotiations have stalled between the captain and the club over the length of any extension.
And former Barca attacker Rivaldo reckons Barca should try their luck by capitalising.
The 74-cap Brazil international told Betfair: “A player has to be professional, and if you have good offers, I don’t think it’s okay to hear them.
“Of course, Sergio Ramos would be a good signing for Barcelona.

“It would be historic and it would be controversial because of Sergio Ramos’ history with Real Madrid.”
But Rivaldo may be left disappointed due to Ramos’ loyalty to Los Blancos.
Speaking about the possibility of Lionel Messi – another LaLiga star out of contract this summer – heading the other way to Madrid, Ramos ruled out a move.
The 178-cap Spaniard, who earns a reported £312,000 per week, said: “Would I accept Messi in Madrid? 100 per cent.

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“Without doubts. I would even invite him to my house to help him!
“But I would never play for Barcelona, nor for €50million (£43m) nor for €70m (£60m) per year.
“There are some things that money can’t buy. It’s impossible.”
Ramos joined Los Blancos from Sevilla in 2005, scoring 100 goals in 668 appearances and winning 22 trophies.
He has not played since January, though, due to a knee injury which required surgery.
But that has not stopped plenty of press conferences being dominated by questions surrounding his future – much to Zinedine Zidane’s frustration.
However, should no deal be arranged, Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester United may look to pounce.
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The ex-Barca playmaker spent five years at the Nou Camp between 1997 and 2002Credit: EPA

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RAFAEL VAN DER VAART has thanked Jose Mourinho for telling him to leave Real Madrid because he was buying Mesut Ozil in his position.
The Dutchman played under the Spurs boss at the Bernabeu for just two months in 2010 but the Portuguese had a big impact on him in that time.

Rafael van der Vaart heaped praise on Jose Mourinho for the way he treated him at Real MadridCredit: AFP – Getty

Mourinho told Van der Vaart to leave because he was signing Mesut OzilCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Mourinho was appointed as Manuel Pellegrini’s Real replacement at the end of May 2010.
And by the end of August that year Van der Vaart had left for Tottenham in a £10million transfer and Ozil had arrived at the Bernabeu for £25m from Werder Bremen.
But despite the quick turnaround, Van der Vaart, 38, told Paul Coyte’s talkSPORT 2 Sportsday Breakfast show he is grateful for Mourinho’s approach.
He said: “He is an amazing coach. He’s an honest guy and I think almost every player who works with him, no one is talking bad about him.

“That means he’s protecting his players, honest and that means a lot to players.
“Although at that time he told me ‘Rafa, I’m going to buy Ozil. So I think it’s better you leave the club. If you are staying, it’s also OK but you are too good to be on the bench. Try and go somewhere else’.
“I left for Spurs, so at the end I’m also really happy to him.”
Van der Vaart also revealed he is delighted to see Real Madrid loanee Gareth Bale back in North London.

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The pair were together at Real for just two months before Van der Vaart left for TottenhamCredit: AFP – Getty

He added: “I’m happy that he’s back at Spurs, but I’m more happy at what he’s doing now because I think he’s a great player.
“He did so much for Real Madrid and he deserves what he’s getting now and I hope it’s going to stay like that.
“I hope he can give Spurs a title after a long time, or FA Cup, or Champions League, or Europa League or Premier League.”
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