10:20  ,  October 20, 2014

Messi refuses to be subbed off

Argentina national football squad captain and FC Barcelona (Spain) striker Lionel Messi refused to leave the pitch during his club’s La Liga match against SD Eibar.   

In the 76th minute into the game, Barça manager Luis Enrique decided to substitute Messi, but the Argentina international refused to be subbed off, AS reported.

Consequently, Luis Enrique had to take Brazil international and Barcelona striker Neymar out of the game.

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