Real Madrid players were reportedly left stunned by the news of Lionel Messi requesting to leave Barcelona. The Argentine has made all the headlines this week after reports emerged of him wanting to call time on his spell at the Nou Camp.News of Messi wanting out of the Catalan giants sent shockwaves around the footballing world and even those at their bitter rivals were left shocked.
According to ESPN, there was a frantic bout of messages exchanged on a WhatsApp group among the Madrid players after the news broke.
Los Blancos stars found it hard to believe that their rival’s best player was keen on leaving the club.Not a single member of Madrid’s squad has experienced El Clasico without facing the six-time Ballon d’Or winner including.
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