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Shaka Hislop examines the dynamics at play between Lionel Messi and director of football Eric Abidal at Barca. Barcelona coach Quique Setien says all he can do is focus on football, everything else is "out of his control." Gab Marcotti outlines how the current rift between Lionel Messi and Eric Abidal could progress at Barcelona. Ale Moreno praises Barcelona for their strong first-half, but is still skeptical of their ability to hold a lead. Manchester City are monitoring Lionel Messi's public fallout with Barcelona and believe they would be in the running if the Argentina star decides to leave Camp Nou, sources have told ESPN. Messi has been involved in a row with Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal over his claims players forced the dismissal of coach Ernesto Valverde. The 32-year-old has a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave the club for free at the end of the season, although the full terms of the clause have... - Read More, Here