Messi to the rescue again – but time is running out for Barcelona to prove they deserve his loyalty

The Argentine came off the bench to turn Sunday’s clash with Real Betis on its head following yet another week of speculation regarding his future

The sight of Lionel Messi sat in the stands at Estadio Benito Villamarin during the first half of Barcelona’s clash with Real Betis on Sunday told the story of the Blaugrana’s struggles.

Masked and with his head in his hands after another attacking move broke down, the Argentine must have wondered when, not if, he would be called upon to put it right by Ronald Koeman. Read More