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Boateng Reveals Messi's Distracting Training Impact at Barcelona

4/2/2025

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Kevin-Prince Boateng opened up about the impact of Lionel Messi's laid-back training style at Barcelona. During his 2018/19 loan, he noticed Messi frequently distracted by his phone, which influenced younger players like Malcom and Dembele to follow suit, leading to injuries. Yet, despite this, Messi continued to shine on the pitch.

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Kevin-Prince Boateng opened up about the impact of Lionel Messi's laid-back training style at Barcelona. During his 2018/19 loan, he noticed Messi frequently distracted by his phone, which influenced younger players like Malcom and Dembele to follow suit, leading to injuries. Yet, despite this, Messi continued to shine on the pitch.