Lionel Messi 'snubs Luis Enrique for his wedding'

Lionel Messi 'snubs Luis Enrique for his wedding'

- Lionel Messi did not send an invitation to Luis Enrique for his wedding

- Enrique had a rough relationship during his three years in charge of Barcelona

- Messi will marry girlfriend Antonelle Roccuzzo on June 30 in Argentina

- La Pulga fears he will miss out on Ballon d'Or to rival Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi invited all 21 of his club teammates to his wedding today, Friday June 30, but not former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique.

According to reports in Spain, Enrique and board of directors at Barcelona have not been given invitations.

Lionel Messi 'snubs Luis Enrique ahead of wedding'
Enrique is not welcome at Messi's wedding

Messi and Enrique did not enjoy the best of relationships and the latter was almost sacked mid-way through his first season in charge due to being on a different page to the Argentine.

All 21 teammates of Messi have been invited to his union with girlfriend Antonelle Roccuzzo in Argentina.

Several of the backroom staff have also been invited but not Enrique or any of the board of directors.

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Messi's former teammate and Barca legend Xavi also opted not to invite any of his managers when he wed, and he will be present to see Messi tie the knot.

The Argentine has asked guests to make donations to his charitable foundation rather than provide wedding gifts.

Lionel Messi 'snubs Luis Enrique ahead of wedding'
Messi with Antonella Roccuzzo

The Barcelona legend will get married at the luxurious City Center hotel complex in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.

Messi and Roccuzzo have two sons together, Thiago, born in 2012, and Mateo, born in 2015.

Lionel Messi 'snubs Luis Enrique ahead of wedding'
Messi and Antonella with Thiago

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Guests will be treated to a cold buffet of hams, cheeses and pates to begin with which will then be followed by a variety of meats on offer for the main course, including Argentinian steak, spicy sausage and chicken chop suey.

The 29-year-old enjoyed a great season in front of goal for Barca, finding the back of the net on 54 occasions in just 52 appearances.

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Source: Legit.ng

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