The Argentine will miss the Wizard Blaugrana's opening league clash against Sporting de Gijón ...
The participation of Lionel Messi of Barcelona in the Premier League against Sporting de Gijón accessory had been in doubt after the talented player expressed his desire to play for his country in the World Cup against Brazil decisive classification.
And, according to Julio Grondona, president of the Argentine Football Federation (AFA), Barcelona have agreed to excuse the player's league match.
"No problem," said Grondona RAC1. "This is something that has been agreed between [Josep] Guardiola and [Diego] Maradona."
There has been no confirmation from Barcelona now because with the Blaugrana to comment on this issue through Guardiola at a press conference on Saturday.
Meanwhile, World Sports indicates right-back Daniel Alves could be allowed to miss the league match. However, the pair will be in action for FC Barcelona in the European Super Cup against Shakhtar Donetsk on August 28. World Cup classification between Brazil and Argentina will take place in Rosario on September 5...[source]
The participation of Lionel Messi of Barcelona in the Premier League against Sporting de Gijón accessory had been in doubt after the talented player expressed his desire to play for his country in the World Cup against Brazil decisive classification.
And, according to Julio Grondona, president of the Argentine Football Federation (AFA), Barcelona have agreed to excuse the player's league match.
"No problem," said Grondona RAC1. "This is something that has been agreed between [Josep] Guardiola and [Diego] Maradona."
There has been no confirmation from Barcelona now because with the Blaugrana to comment on this issue through Guardiola at a press conference on Saturday.
Meanwhile, World Sports indicates right-back Daniel Alves could be allowed to miss the league match. However, the pair will be in action for FC Barcelona in the European Super Cup against Shakhtar Donetsk on August 28. World Cup classification between Brazil and Argentina will take place in Rosario on September 5...[source]
