Spanish giant Barcelona was not happy after El Mundo, a Spanish newspaper leaked the details of the contracts of Lionel Messi. The entire contract, including variables, amounts to a grand total of €555,237,619. There has been outrage all across social media, particularly twitter revolving the issue and many fans were furious considering that Barcelona is in a tight spot financially.
Leo Messi However, responded in his usual style, by putting on a performance to make a statement against Athletic club. On the 20-minute mark of the game, from 25 yards out, Messi scored a magnificent free kick. The ball saw itself in the top right corner of the goal, marking Messi’s 650th goal for Barcelona in all competition.
Athletic Bilbao indeed put up a good fight and Barcelona were made to work for all three points as a Jordi Alba own goal equalised the game early in the second half. However, Antoine Griezmann sealed the game as he converted a low cross. Barcelona are not level on points with Real Madrid while Atletico Madrid still remains at the top of the table.
Luis Suarez scored a scrumptious free kick in their match against Cadiz the day before. As if to respond to an old friend as well as all the critics out there, Messi showed his colours with his own free kick, showing that he is worth the big greens.
Koeman said that he knew all the noise in the media would not affect Messi and he’d deliver. Messi sure did deliver and marked a milestone in his career at Barcelona in style.
