Messi’s purple patch of confusion

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LIONEL Messi has confused everyone at the Ballon d'Or awards with his purple tuxedo and his comments about his future at Barcelona.

The Argentine superstar's spangly suit was the latest of a long line of fashion statements at the annual football gala — where he was beaten to the top award by Cristiano Ronaldo. He made notable headlines two years ago with a striking polka dot outfit.

"Ronaldo deserved to beat Messi in the Ballon d'Or on choice of suit for the event alone," commented former English Football Association communications chief Adrian Bevington.

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But there is as much speculation about whether Messi will stay at Barcelona — his club of the past decade — as there is on his fashion sense.

Lionel Messi speaks during the 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or award ceremony. Source: AFP

Messi's reportedly rocky relationship with Barcelona coach Luis Enrique already has major European clubs on alert, according to media reports.

The alarm bells rang louder after Messi said on Monday "I've always said I want to end my career at Barcelona". He added: "But you never know what will happen in the world of football. I do not know where I'll be next year."

Messi referred reporters to comments by his big rival Ronaldo that "lots of things change in football and anything can happen."

The statement by the four-time Ballon d'Or winner further clouded his intentions after a reported showdown with Enrique last week and his statement on Sunday describing reports linking him to Chelsea and Manchester City as "all lies".

"I have never demanded anything to ensure that I stay because I never had any intention of leaving," he told Barca TV after a brilliant performance in his side's 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona's tumultuous week also included the sacking of sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta.

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