Published 14:03 IST, February 17th 2020

Antoine Griezmann spill beans on his relationship with Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi

Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann has opened up on his relationship with club captain Lionel Messi. He claimed that he enjoys playing alongside Lionel Messi.

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After Barcelona’s recent victory against Getafe in LaLiga, striker Antoine Griezmann spoke about his relationship with captain Lionel Messi. French international has claimed that his relationship with Messi has improved in past few weeks despite initial reports of a conflict between two superstars.

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Griezmann Messi relationship: France international speaks on Barcelona captain

While speaking to media after game, Antoine Griezmann revealed that his relationship with Lionel Messi will furr improve in coming days. He claimed that he is still in process of learning movements of his teammates despite being at club for seven months.

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Griezmann-Messi relationship: striker enjoys playing with Barcelona captain

Antoine Griezmann secured a move to  defending LaLiga champions in previous summer for a reported fee of €120 million. He has w claimed that he enjoys playing alongside Lionel Messi. He also disclosed that he was happy at Barcelona and his family loved staying in city.

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Lionel Messi has been at loggerhes with Barcelona due to recent controversy surrounding Eric Abidal's comments on certain players of squ. Messi h openly lashed out at Abidal and he h also threatened to leave club if president Josep Bartomeu did t resign from his post.

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Antoine Griezmann scores against Getafe for Barcelona

Antoine Griezmann scored first goal of night in 33rd minute when he successfully netted into post from an amazing Lionel Messi assist. Sergi Roberto doubled le for Catalans six minutes later from a delightful cross from Junior Firpo.

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However, Getafe did t bow down without a fight. Getafe striker Angel Rodriguez scored a stunner, 16 yards away from post in 66th minute. match ended in Barcelona’s favour as defending LaLiga champions stay put on second spot of  points table. y are trailing by a point to Real Mrid. Barcelona will next play against Eibar on Saturday.

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14:03 IST, February 17th 2020