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'The new normal' - Messi shocked by scale of coronavirus pandemic as he prepares for 'spooky' La Liga return

The Argentina superstar has offered his views on the Covid-19 outbreak and the challenges that football faces as it begins to be reintroduced

Lionel Messi admits he could never have imagined the global repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic as the Barcelona star gets ready to return to action in June.

The Covid-19 outbreak has had a devastating effect on people's lives across the world, with the BBC reporting that there have been over 350,000 deaths due to the disease.

Sport has subsequently been put on hold although football is gradually beginning to return, with the Bundesliga having already restarted and La Liga due to get underway again from June 8.