Lionel Messi hailed as ‘global example’ by sports psychologist Tom Bates

Sports psychologist Tom Bates has hailed Lionel Messi as a 'global superstar' after decision to accept a pay cut amid ongoing coronavirus crisis. Lionel Messi pay cut story initially grabbed headlines for wrong reasons after reports from Barcelona board stated that players were unhappy but all that has been cleared. Along with Lionel Messi pay cut, Wayne Rooney has also made a telling contribution amid coronavirus crisis and defended footballers after criticism from government.

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Coronavirus in football: Lionel Messi pay cut

Lionel Messi pay cut story was confirmed on March 30 after Barcelona captain confirmed that first-team squad members would take a 70 percent slash in ir ws. With LaLiga suspended for an indefinite period, Barcelona ensured ir n-playing staff would receive ir ws in full and furr donations would be made to victims of coronavirus. Sports psychologist Tom Bates praised Argentine on accepting Lionel Messi pay cut and branded 32-year-old as a global superstar. Here is statement for Lionel Messi pay cut confirmation on behalf of first team:

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Tom Bates praises Lionel Messi pay cut:

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Coronavirus in football: Wayne Rooney on Premier League pay cut

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has come to aid of footballers after UK government insisted that Premier League stars must play ir part amid coronavirus crisis. A Premier League pay cut was proposed towards players but Wayne Rooney was against idea. Wayne Rooney asserted that players that cant afford a pay cut should t be forced a deduction in ir ws although he was more than prepared to offer a generous donation. Derby County player-manr was also praised by Tom Bates for his honest take on mental health of footballers amid coronavirus crisis.

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