Messi attempted to … For other inquiries, Contact Us. There had been reports that Rakitic had not gotten on well with Barca’s star pair but, while he acknowledges they weren’t close, he says he had nothing but respect for them. Ivan Rakitic has admitted he was never close friends with Lionel Messi or Luis Suarez during his time at Camp Nou. He also said that the club that had no discernible football project. IVAN RAKITIC has revealed that he was never that close with Lionel Messi or Luis Suarez during his time at the Nou Camp. @HNS_CFF #IvanRakitic pic.twitter.com/6fAl5qJpPZ. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. … The Uruguay legend was released by the Catalan side, leaving Lionel Messi … - Ivan Rakitic has opened up about his relationship with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez while at Barca, - The Croatian midfielder left Barcelona after he was told he will not be part of Ronald Koeman's plans, - Rakitic has rejoined Sevilla while Suarez is also on the verge of leaving the Camp Nou outfit this summer. But after being humilaited by Bayern Munich in Europe last season, Rakitic was one of the first high-profile casualties to get the axe under new manager Ronald Koeman. Messi did return for Argentina in 2019 but endured another difficult campaign at the 2019 Copa America. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Also Read | Barcelona Chief Josep Maria Bartomeu Reveals Why He Couldn’t Let Lionel Messi Leave, Rakitic recently left Barcelona and also played his last game for national side Croatia. 'My relationship with them was never one of close friends. Also Read | Lionel Messi Wins Legal Battle To Trademark Famous Surname After NINE Long Years, Lionel Messi could MISS first El Clasico this season if he prioritises Argentina WC games, Neymar's mammoth Puma deal worth €25 million per year, takes him above Messi, Ronaldo, Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu reveals why he couldn’t let Lionel Messi leave, Barcelona icon Lionel Messi becomes second BILLIONAIRE footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi wins legal battle to trademark famous surname after NINE long years, Sushant Rajput death case: AIIMS submits report; CBI says ‘conclusive findings’ shared, NCB busts reports of Kshitij Prasad's ill-treatment by officials, calls them 'mischievous', Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India's recovery crosses 50 lakhs; positivity drops to 8.44%, Kangana Ranaut Vs Sena: "Something fishy" going on in BMC over demolitions, says HC, Rakitic reveals he was never close friends with Messi or Suarez at Barcelona, Barcelona Chief Josep Maria Bartomeu Reveals Why He Couldn’t Let Lionel Messi Leave, Barcelona Willing To Pay Off Luis Suarez’s Contract To Speed Up His Exit But Face Issues, Lionel Messi Could MISS First El Clasico This Season If He Prioritises Argentina WC Games, Lionel Messi Wins Legal Battle To Trademark Famous Surname After NINE Long Years. Arturo Vidal has left for Inter Milan, while Rakitic has re-joined Sevilla. Reports in Spain on Monday claimed the Uruguayan had terminated his contract there after being told he was not part of the Dutchman's plans. And since then he began shopping for a new club. However, the Croat had only praise for the two icons of Barcelona - Messi and Suarez. Rakitic Offers Messi Advice Barcelona’s pre-season preparations are currently being overshadowed by uncertainty over the future of captain Lionel Messi. Ivan Rakitic's latest post has seemingly irritated Lionel Messi fans who slammed the Croatian midfielder on social media.