Argentinean Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Barcelona post the controversy surrounding his transfer out from the club. Messi who has expressed his desire to leave the Spanish club was on target from the spot-kick as Barcelona defeated Villareal 4-0 in La Liga. Messi who has been in the news lately because of his run-in with the club’s management also had a hand in another goal as his cross saw Paul Touros score an own goal.
Messi had recently admitted that he was staying back at Camp Nou much against his own wishes. However, his weekend display belied any rumors about him not giving his hundred percent on the field for the club side. He looked in fine form and carried the team well. Messi back in the scoring business was also good news for Barcelona’s new coach Koeman. In-charge in his first game, Koeman looked pleased with the way Messi performed on the field and did what he is best at scoring goals.
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