Antoine Griezmann claims playing alongside Lionel Messi will be a "huge pleasure" after completing his Barcelona transfer.. Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi do not share the best relationship off the pitch. “I remember statements I made that he was one of the best and the best are welcome, I never had any problem with him coming, otherwise, so that's a lie.”. The clean sheets are beginning to pile up. With two goals and assists apiece since La Liga's resumption, Lionel Messi starred in wins against Mallorca and Leganes. 6 Sep 13, 2019 - 01:28 pm. “It may seem easy from the outside but for any player who doesn't know Barça's philosophy as a child, coming from outside is very difficult. While Griezmann could be the one to go, Messi, 32, is close to signing a new deal to stay at the Nou Camp. Martin Braithwaite remains a substitute option and Ousmane Dembele is still out injured for Barcelona. According to Spanish publication Diaro Gol, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann were involved in an altercation after the game, as Barcelona's woes were compounded behind the scenes. By Kurt Buckerfield. Barcelona suffered a damaging blow in the La Liga title race, as Lionel Messi was unable to inspire his side against Sevilla. Griezmann has failed to live up to his lofty billing since joining for £108million from Atletico Madrid last summer. Barcelona star Lionel Messi was reportedly involved in a dressing room bust-up with a fellow teammate. According to Mundo Deportivo, "the player's salary will not improve". Lionel Messi claims he wanted Antoine Griezmann to join Barcelona last year and has every faith the striker will hit his stride at Camp Nou. Spanish website Diario Gol has reported that the 29-year-old's bust-up with superstar Messi "escalated to levels that cannot go unnoticed". Griezmann and Messi have not played together often this season mainly due to the latter’s injury troubles. Also Read: EPL manager Carlo Ancelotti makes surprise Lionel Messi claim, EPL manager Carlo Ancelotti makes surprise Lionel Messi claim. The Blaugrana can't afford to let off-field activities interfere with their title challenge, as they face the most challenging period of their title defence. Manchester United, linked with Griezmann before he joined Barca, would likely be back in if he was for sale. How Ronaldo and Messi could miss Champions League games after Brexit, Antoine Griezmann has not settled into life at Barcelona as hoped, Lionel Messi claims there is nothing wrong with his relationship with Antoine Griezmann, PSG boss Thomas Tuchel issues Neymar a challenge amid fans unrest, Lionel Messi explains Neymar Real Madrid transfer fear, Dimitar Berbatov verdict on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debate. Barcelona signed Griezmann for £107million in the summer after a protracted negotiation process but the Frenchman has so far disappointed with three goals in nine games. It's a lie I didn't love Griezmann. “I got him some mate (South American drink), so I think we're going in the right direction. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Lionel Messi has now scored 20+ goals in his last 12 La Liga seasons.He's the only player to ever do it pic.twitter.com/G9qLvsxNXz. “He is a high quality and intelligent player and will end up adapting. As per Diaro Gol's report, Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi were also involved in a training ground bust-up earlier, indicating that their problems might not be a one-off. Firpo has failed to hit the ground running after moving to Barcelona and Lionel Messi is believed to have taken notice of the defender's poor showings. And it is reported that "both parties agree on the main terms of the contract". The pair reportedly fell out with each other and had to be separated by the rest of the Barcelona teammates. Lionel Messi lifts lid on Antoine Griezmann relationship amid rift claims. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Things with Messi are on the way up.” Griezmann’s first season at Camp Nou was difficult and ended in bitter disappointment. "SHY" Antoine Griezmann has dined with Lionel Messi as he attempts to improve his relationship with fellow Barcelona superstars. However, Sevilla held their own against a star-studded Barcelona side and frustrated the title chasers, who are currently three points clear of Real Madrid. Fellow summer signing Junior Firpo, who previously worked under Setien at Real Betis, has reportedly lost the faith of the talismanic Argentine. “He comes from playing differently than what we do here but we have no doubt that he will do it. BARCELONA duo Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann reportedly clashed in training with boss Quique Setien forced to intervene. Lionel Messi wanted to quit Barcelona... but didn't receive an offer! But we must learn to make a connection, to improve it. Lionel Messi's side will look to make amends in their next league encounter, as they take on Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. It has also been reported that Griezmann is not the only player who is not in the goods books of Lionel Messi. It added that manager Setien "and some colleagues had to intervene in a fight in training". “It's not easy to come and play Barça,” Messi said. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. With games against Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Celta Vigo on the pipeline, Lionel Messi and co are about to enter a season-defining period. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the top dog at Barcelona, but the Argentine was unable to inspire his side to victory against Sevilla. newspaper archive. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann ‘have training ground bust-up with Setien forced to break up fight between pair ... the relationship between Messi and Griezmann has broken down Credit: Reuters. 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I said it the first year I wanted to bring [him to Barcelona]. Lionel Messi lifts lid on Antoine Griezmann relationship amid rift claims Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have not clicked at Barcelona so far but the Argentine supports his team-mate. Messi has calmed talk of unrest between the pair, though, in a recent interview on RAC1. Messi Comments On Griezmann Relationship . Lionel Messi failed to produce the goods, as Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw against Sevilla. View our online Press Pack. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, According to reports in Spain, the relationship between Messi and Griezmann has broken down, Barcelona star Lionel Messi earns an incredible £83.2million-a-year at the Nou Camp, Furious Lionel Messi lucky to avoid red card after shoving Diego Carlos to the ground as Sevilla hold Barcelona to 0-0 draw, joining for £108million from Atletico Madrid last summer, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, “Messi is not someone who talks a lot, and neither am I, so it is a little difficult for us to communicate,” Griezmann said. With Luis Suarez and Griezmann misfiring in front of goal, Lionel Messi has taken on the goalscoring burden single-handedly in recent weeks. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. It is unclear how the former Atletico Madrid forward will slot into the side with Luis Suarez and Messi, and Griezmann suggested last weekend that communication with the talisman is not as good as it could be. I'm here to help.”. In the game against Leganes, Messi reportedly did not pass to his team-mate once. Lionel Messi has almost single-handedly spearheaded Barcelona's title challenge this season and has been in good form since the restart. The Argentinian international pockets £1.15MILLION a week. And with clubs all across Europe re-evaluating their finances due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has even been rumoured that the French forward could be shipped out this summer. In the footage, it looked like Messi left Griezmann hanging when he tried to give the captain a handshake. It will be a new two-year deal with Messi having the option at the end of each season to extend it beyond this point. Ansu Fati, despite his outrageous potential, cannot be relied on to score goals regularly as he is just 17 years of age. With a victory against Real Sociedad in the weekend, Los Blancos could go level on points with Barcelona and could also leapfrog the league leaders if they win by a margin of four goals. But in a second look, it appears that Messi did not really snub the young soccer player. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.

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