Back to the United States Newsfeed

'You send Messi a melon, he turns it into caviar!' - Griezmann lavishes praise on Barcelona star while denying any rift

The Frenchman denied speculation that he and the Argentine do not have a strong relationship

Antoine Griezmann has insisted his relationship with Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi is strong, saying the Argentine is so easy to play with it's as if he can turn a "melon" into "caviar."

There has been speculation over the state of the pair's relationship since Griezmann joined Barca from Atletico Madrid in 2019.

The France star's uncle hit out at Messi last year, while his former advisor also said Messi's attitude toward Griezmann was "deplorable."

Editors' Picks

What was said?