Messi misses Barcelona game with illness
The five-times World Player of the Year has suffered frequent stomach problems in the past
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.
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."
Messi will never leave Barcelona, says club president
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.