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'Great in every sense' - Koeman proud of Messi after Barcelona goal and Maradona tribute celebration

Lionel Messi's goal and his celebration in honour of Diego Maradona were "great in every sense", according to Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman.

Messi scored in fine style to cap a 4-0 victory over Osasuna at Camp Nou on Sunday, a game that was preceded by a tribute to former Barca star Maradona, who died on Wednesday.

Having found the net, Messi removed his Barca shirt to reveal a Newell's Old Boys jersey bearing Maradona's famous No 10. The 1986 World Cup winner spent a season at the club, where Messi was later a youth player, towards the end of his career.