Camp Nou in crisis: Barcelona captain Lionel Messi hits back at Eric Abidal

Argentine responds to sporting director’s criticism of players

Lionel Messi and Eric Abidal were formerly team-mates at Barcelona
Lionel Messi and Eric Abidal were formerly team-mates at Barcelona 
(Image credit: David Ramos/Getty Images)

A storm has erupted at FC Barcelona with captain Lionel Messi hitting out at the club’s sporting director Eric Abidal.

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