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Big-hitter: Lionel Messi has a massive influence at Barcelona

CONTROVERSY has abounded at Barcelona this season. Ernesto Valverde’s managerial reign was curtailed in the midst of “unacceptable performances”.
Strangely, the superstar replacement never materialised, as Quique Setien was unveiled as Barcelona’s new manager.
Setien, a midfielder in his playing days, had a decent career, even turning out for Atletico Madrid at one point.
Coaching-wise, he is of a...