Barcelona are facing an investigation from LaLiga over a potential breach in Covid-19 protocols after it emerged Lionel Messi held a team barbecue at his house on Monday night.
Spanish press reported that Messi was hosting the gathering, where wives and girlfriends were also invited, as a team bonding exercise ahead of what could be a title decider against leaders Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
But according to reports in ABC on Tuesday, Messi's intention of boosting morale may instead have landed him in hot water by breaching LaLiga rules that prevent gatherings of more than six.
The publication states that the barbecue observed social distancing with tables carefully laid out and that people were outside but adds that LaLiga officials were caught by surprise when reading in the media that Messi was hosting a get-together.
Intriguingly, Atletico's squad did a similar thing recently but were not punished by the league because they informed them ahead of time and made sure all protocols were followed.
An official is quoted by the Spanish publication as saying: 'It is a different case because they (Atletico) told us in advance and they gave us all the details of what they were going to do.
'The League was aware of that meal and all security requirements were met. The celebration of this barbecue, we have found out from the press.'
Marca, meanwhile, reported that the Barcelona squad could be heard singing 'Championes' at Messi's house but the reality is far from assured that they will be lifting the title at the end of the season.
Messi scored twice as Barcelona narrowly edged Valencia 3-2 on Sunday but as it stands, they're two points behind leaders Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona are level with fierce rivals Real Madrid on a tally of 74 points while Diego Simeone's men hold a slender two-point advantage ahead of Saturday's clash at the Nou Camp.
youtubebarcafamilytv
932
what protocol did he break? it's his team mates ? the same people he shares a dressing room with the same people he hugs and kisses when he gets a goal or a assist . the same people he trains with. the same people he shares plane and bus rides ? this covid sh!t is getting out of hand . you have to wear your mask when u are On the bench . but you can play without a mask and hug each other on the field . so covid says okay I I infect anyone as long as you're on the field . but as soon as you go on the bench . I'm coming for you boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
fimdeioruz
628
Rm atm and sevilla fans right now
Meardo
540
Cr7 and Messi are always under investigations. O God [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Meardo
509
I wanted to be a famous person, but after seeing the lives of Cr7, Messi, Ibrahimovic, etc who are always under investigations, I PREFER TO BE IN THE VILLAGE AND LIVING AS POOR PERSON [Hitface]
LOWLOW1
311
ALL FOOTBALL why did you POST this SCARY COMMENT...My Heart is SPEEDING RIGHT NOW and I Know ALL BARCA FANS are ASWELL[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Nab10Messi
272
it's koeman and laporta who reported them. they get jealous because they didn't get invite
Girish7Coutinho
194
😂😂I still don't understand... who the fuck are they to investigate someone's life outside the pitch
youtubebarcafamilytv
21
what of their girlfriends?
it doesn't matter . their boyfriends are already with these guys and they go home after training or a game ? so if they get covid their girlfriends will get it regardless . covid isn't going to stop outside their doors just before they go into the house . covid has no limit lol
EminenceBASIT
13
what protocol did he break? it's his team mates ? the same people he shares a dressing room with the same people he hugs and kisses when he gets a goal or a assist . the same people he trains with. the same people he shares plane and bus rides ? this covid sh!t is getting out of hand . you have to wear your mask when u are On the bench . but you can play without a mask and hug each other on the field . so covid says okay I I infect anyone as long as you're on the field . but as soon as you go on the bench . I'm coming for you boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
what of their girlfriends?
Madridkingen
11
what protocol did he break? it's his team mates ? the same people he shares a dressing room with the same people he hugs and kisses when he gets a goal or a assist . the same people he trains with. the same people he shares plane and bus rides ? this covid sh!t is getting out of hand . you have to wear your mask when u are On the bench . but you can play without a mask and hug each other on the field . so covid says okay I I infect anyone as long as you're on the field . but as soon as you go on the bench . I'm coming for you boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Technichly you are correct, but rules are rules and there shouldn’t be more then some number of people in one house at a time
shivam1810
9
Messi must try to grow uo
says a 12yo with a phone in hand
ketaikltz
9
what protocol did he break? it's his team mates ? the same people he shares a dressing room with the same people he hugs and kisses when he gets a goal or a assist . the same people he trains with. the same people he shares plane and bus rides ? this covid sh!t is getting out of hand . you have to wear your mask when u are On the bench . but you can play without a mask and hug each other on the field . so covid says okay I I infect anyone as long as you're on the field . but as soon as you go on the bench . I'm coming for you boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Exactly my thought some time ago , no mask on the field whilst they hug during goal celebration but eat mask in the bench .surely doesn’t add up atall . Makes no sense