Lionel Messi had reportedly revealed his pick for Ronald Koeman's replacement as FC Barcelona's head coach before he ended up leaving the club to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer.
Following a 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano in an away league fixture, Barcelona sacked Koeman on Wednesday and are yet to announce a replacement. The Dutchman was the Camp Nou's in charge for 14 months.

Lionel Messi

IBTimes

Lionel Messi Picked Ronald Koeman's Replacement As Barcelona's Head Coach Before Leaving: Report

In a parallel universe, Cristian Romero is draped in red and blue, running over to his best mate Lionel Messi to celebrate yet another Barcelona goal.After all, that’s what Messi wanted. Romero, Tottenham’s most expensive defender of all time as of last summer, even said so himself.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

talkSPORT

Romero worships Messi like a god, befriended Ronaldo and learned from Juve idols

"Neymar has heaped praise on Lionel Messi and also spoken in glowing terms of his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Marco Verratti."

Neymar

Eurosport

'A top player and a genius' - Neymar lavishes high praise on Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Lionel Messi

Chelsea are interested in the signing of Udinese youngster Simone Pafundi, according to reports from the Italian media.Website Tutto Udinese is the one claiming that scouts from the Blues have recently arrived in the country to watch the player.

Greater London

Sport Witness 

Chelsea send officials to watch youngster compared to Lionel Messi up close 'with attention' - Sport Witness

Fans have had their say on who will win the Ballon d'Or, with heartbreaking results for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and disappointment for Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo

Mohamed Salah

Daily Mirror

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah inches away from Lionel Messi in Ballon d'Or vote

These photos published on social networks made you react enormously. It must be said that these two players marked the history of football.

Le Soir

Touching: Messi and Ronaldinho reunite 13 years after their last game together

The defender admits that the club is still reeling from the Argentine's departure

International

IBTimes UK

Pique admits life at Barcelona is 'difficult' without Messi

Sepp van den Berg has highlighted the Liverpool forward line’s willingness to press as a key trait that distinguishes them from world-class PSG star Leo Messi. The Liverpool loanee is set to …

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