Messi almost pulls off Maradona's 'Hand of God' moment against Osasuna; watch video

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi’s sensational display against Osasuna provided a major sense of relief for manr Ronald Koeman, with club struggling in LaLiga. Catalan giants crushed off Osasuna netting four while conceding ne, even as Messi paid an epic tribute to late footballer Diego Maradona, who passed away last week. Interestingly, six-time Ballon d’Or winner almost pulled off a ‘hand of God’ moment, reminiscent of Maradona's controversial goal against England.

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Messi hand of God moment for Barcelona vs Osasuna 

Maradona had netted a controversial goal from his hand to kck out England in quarter-final of 1986 World Cup final. And Messi almost pulled off something similar against Osasuna when he got his hand towards  ball to help striker Martin Braithwaite bag opener against Osasuna. 

Interestingly, this isn't first time that 33-year-old has been invariably involved in a Maradona hand of God moment. Back in 2007, Messi reproduced his own version of Maradona hand of God moment against Espanyol to equalise in game. Interestingly, Messi again netted in game, to help his side win clash.

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Messi Maradona tribute after scoring for Barcelona vs Osasuna 

Apart from Braithwaite, Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho also netted once each to overcome previous week's defeat against Atletico Madrid at Wanda Metropolita. Messi rounded off game with a sensational stunner from outside box in far right bottom corner to make it 4-0 for Koeman. 

Following goal, Messi paid an epic tribute to his Argentine compatriot, who passed away last Wednesday due to a cardiac arrest. Argentina captain went on to remove his Barcelona shirt to display a Maradona Newells' Old Boys' shirt, club two football stars have played for in past. 

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Messi and Maradona played for Newells' Old Boys in past 

Maradona plied his trade for two seasons, between 1982 and 1984 at Newells' Old Boys. On or hand, Messi rose to scene as a child with Newell's Old Boys between 1994 and 2000 before joining youth ranks at Barcelona's academy La Masia. Moreover, Barcelona also framed a signed Maradona shirt at ir presidential box. 

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