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Lionel Messi in WhatsApp storm: Real Madrid angry at Barcelona star
BARCELONA star Lionel Messi has reportedly infuriated Real Madrid with messages to Atletico Madrid players.
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Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in a crunch La Liga clash on Saturday (3.15pm).
The Spanish giants go up against their fierce rivals aiming to move closer to a first title since 2012.
Barcelona, meanwhile, trail by two points and face Malaga.
Tensions are running high as both clubs aim to secure silverware this season.
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The report says Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has got wind of the texts taking place.
And the Spain international is reportedly livid at Barcelona for playing dirty.
Ramos is hellbent on helping Real lift a first title in five years and will do his utmost to ensure Los Blancos prevail come May.
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