Argentina's national football association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia has said he has spoken to captain Lionel Messi about playing fewer games for La Liga side Barcelona in order to stay fresh for his country ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

Tapia's pleas have largely gone unheeded by Barca coach Ernesto Valverde, who has started Messi in 33 of the team's total 39 games this season, only leaving him out of the matchday squad in three King's Cup games.

The coach did leave Messi out of the starting line-up for the first time in the league against Espanyol on 4 February but threw the Argentine on as a substitute to help salvage a 1-1 draw.

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Lol dem no wan lose

Truth be told, that guy need some rest.

anibirelawal:
Truth be told, that guy need some rest.

Messi Rest??

Not at all oo....Dude can never get tired....No wonder Pele said he's extraordinary

I don't think Football will have a player like him again

SONofnezzar:

Messi Rest??

Not at all oo....Dude can never get tired....No wonder Pele said he's extraordinary

I don't think Football will have a player like him again

Yeah, what if he had 6 months injury? i dont wish him that.

anibirelawal:


Yeah, what if he had 6 months injury? i dont wish him that.

He's not injury prone tho

Na dem dey pay him salary? Barca dey pay am well and they fit use am anyhow dem want