Messi misses Barcelona game with illness

The five-times World Player of the Year has suffered frequent stomach problems in the past


Reuters November 19, 2016
Messi only the third most popular footballer. PHOTO: AFP

BARCELONA: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi missed his side's La Liga game against Malaga on Saturday after being taken ill. "Leo Messi has been ruled out of Saturday's game versus Málaga at the last minute," the league champions said in a statement on Saturday.

"The striker was not feeling well and had vomited, making him unavailable for the match."

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The five-times World Player of the Year has suffered frequent stomach problems in the past, and has been seen vomiting before and during games.

Messi's place in the starting line-up was taken by Turkey international Arda Turan while Paco Alcacer replaced Suarez.

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