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Lionel Messi: Barcelona goal not given despite ball being THIS FAR over the line
LIONEL MESSI appeared to open the scoring for Barcelona against Valencia – but the linesman missed the ball crossing the line.
Lionel Messi goal
Barcelona star Lionel Messi was left stunned after seeing his 'goal' waved away despite clearly crossing the line during the game against Valencia.
Messi's effort was spilled by goalkeeper Neto and the whole ball bounced into the net, but the referee and linesman failed to spot it.
The Barcelona team wheeled away to celebrate, but Valencia broke away on the counter attack in controversial circumstances.
Valencia went on to take the lead, but Jordi Alba volleyed home to secure a point.
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