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Thursday, Jun 12, 2025
Uruguay's record scorer arrived in Russia looking to dispel the memory of his infamous bite on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Late goals from Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez earned La Liga champions Barcelona a 3-2 win at struggling Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
Suarez, who escaped punishment during the game, was later banned for four months plus nine internationals -- but Chiellini said in his autobiography he bore no grudge towards him.
Barca, chasing a third consecutive Spanish title, are on 76 points after 35 games while Real Madrid are top with 77 and can restore their four-point advantage when they host Alaves on Friday.
The Uruguayan striker also revealed he was not allowed to take part in training matches.
The draw put Barca back on top of the table on 69 points after 32 games but Real Madrid, on 68, can go two points clear at the summit if they beat Espanyol away from home on Sunday.
The Catalans' third top scorer of all time was told he was not wanted by new Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman and has been looking for a new club.
Messi has launched his latest attack on Barcelona's hierarchy by criticising the way the club treated strike partner Suarez, who left for La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid this week.
Barca's statement said Atletico will pay the Catalans six million euros in bonus payments to sign the 33-year-old.
He will almost certainly also miss his club's La Liga match against his former club Barcelona on November 21.
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