Messi deserves 'best economic treatment'

The duo were embroiled in a brief war of words towards the end of last year, with Messi's alleged request for a new contract the topic of conversation.

Messi, who has recently returned to action following a hamstring injury, signed a new deal in February, but is reportedly not the highest earner at the club following the close-season signing of Brazil international Neymar.

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