Barcelona may be heading for more crises as Lionel Messi’s relationship with Luis Enrique is reportedly on the verge of reaching breaking point, in an eventful 24 hours at Barcelona.

The Catalan club sacked Andoni Zubizareta from his post as Sporting Director, and his assistant - who was also former club captain - Carles Puyol, immediately announced his resignation via social media.


The Argentine was surprisingly benched for yesterday’s 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, and Cadena Cope claims he engaged in a dressing-room spat with the Asturian Coach after the match.

The newspaper adds that Messi expressed his annoyance with starting the game as a substitute and subsequently being relied upon to turn the side’s fortunes around in the second half.

The pair were also believed to have clashed during Barca’s first training session of the New Year, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The Argentine has adopted a deeper role under the Asturian Coach this season, but it is understood that Messi’s frustrations are not linked to his change in position.

On a side note, AS reports that 2015 is the year in which Chelsea will launch a concrete bid for the No 10, with the forward’s best friend Cesc Fabregas expected to assist the Blues on their assault.

Suggestions of Messi’s unhappiness with Enrique have emerged in quick succession of Zubizaretta’s dismissal from Camp Nou and Puyol's stepping down.
is Messi coming to Epl for real.