Published 14:21 IST, June 1st 2020

Lionel Messi says football and life will never be the same following coronavirus crisis

Lionel Messi opened up on the frustration of losing loved ones due to coronavirus insisting that football and life will never be the same.

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Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has claimed that football and life will never be same following coronavirus pandemic which is expected to have a lasting impact on world. coronavirus crisis has wreaked havoc on sporting events across globe including halt of football with games set to resume behind closed doors in next few weeks. statements made by Lionel Messi on coronavirus have piqued interest of fans as Argentine revealed frustrating effect of losing loved ones due to deadly bug. 

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Lionel Messi on coronavirus crisis: Messi voices frustration of losing loved ones 

While speaking to Goal, Lionel Messi explained dam coronavirus has dealt and his frustration of seeing loved ones tragically pass away due to disease. COVID-19 pandemic has led to over 374,000 deaths according to Worldometer and Lionel Messi himself explained how death of a loved one can have a serious impact on any human being. six-time Ballon d'Or winner also revealed that football and life, in general, will never be same once coronavirus crisis comes to an end.

With football season in Spain set to resume this month, games will take place behind closed doors without any fans in stadiums. A number of health and safety protocols will need to be followed to prevent a second outbreak of virus including constant testing of players. Messi highlighted a number of gloom-ridden issues relating to coronavirus but insisted thing can be worse than losing a close family member, which is 'most unfair thing of all'.

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Lionel Messi on coronavirus, donations and pay cuts

financial ramifications of coronavirus crisis have also had a negative impact on football and Barcelona stars were forced to take w cuts in order to redistribute income towards n-playing staff at club. In March, Messi pledged €500,000 to a hospital in Argentina to purchase medical equipment in battle against coronavirus. Last month, Lionel Messi donated ar €500,000 for victims affected by coronavirus in his homeland. Amid wreck of coronavirus around world, Lionel Messi family was able to spend some quality time at home during lockdown.

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Lionel Messi training: Barcelona captain prepared to finish LaLiga season on a high

Watching Lionel Messi training was a sight for sore eyes amid  coronavirus crisis in Spain. Barcelona talisman stated that he is prepared to end season on a high with LaLiga leaders. Barcelona are currently two points ahead of fierce rivals Real Madrid on league table with 11 matchdays remaining. LaLiga is set to resume on June 11 and Barcelona return to action with ir first game against Mallorca with a late kickoff on June 13. 

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14:21 IST, June 1st 2020