Barcelona fans INTIMIDATE Griezmann by surrounding his car, demand 'respect' for Messi

conflict between Barcelona superstars Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann took ar turn after close associates of two slammed ors for struggling relationship between pair. Griezmann's uncle's, as well as his former nt's criticism of six-time Ballon d'Or winner, wasn't received by Barcelona captain, who claimed he was tired of being problem at club. w, Barcelona fans, seemingly frustrated with Frenchman, have demanded that he respect Messi.

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Messi Griezmann fight out in open

Emmanuel Lopes, Griezmann's uncle, while speaking in a documentary on French channel M6, had stated that he expected his nephew to struggle to succeed for six months but t for a year. He also claimed he was aware of mishappenings in dressing room with Messi making it difficult for former Atletico Madrid man to survive at Camp u. 

Earlier, Griezmann's former advisor and nt Eric Olhats also voiced similar concerns, slamming 33-year-old. He described Messi as "emperor" as well as " sole monarch" at Camp u outfit. "Messi controls everything and did t do well with Griezmann's arrival," he claimed.

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Barcelona fans demand Griezmann respect Messi

Following criticism, Messi decided to respond to reported conflict. While speaking to a group of media personnel while departing Barcelona airport after international break, Argentine said: " truth is that I am tired of always being problem of everything regarding club." Interestingly, Messi's words strengned rumours of his move to Man City next summer.

Messi's words seem to have struck a chord with Catalan faithful. A group of Barcelona fans surrounded Griezmann's car in an attempt to intimidate him as he exited club's training facility on Thursday, following his return from French national team. y also demanded that he respect Messi.

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Barcelona presidential frontrunner criticises Griezmann's signing

This display from Barcelona fans come a day after presidential frontrunner Victor Font criticised France international's signing. Speaking to Cadena Cope, Font described Griezmann's signing as a mistake, seemingly infuriating 29-year-old. Griezmann was reportedly upset with  comment and reiterated his decent relationship with Lionel Messi. 

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