- Lionel Messi was seen on camera as he picked an object hidden in his socks during Barcelona clash with Olympiakos
- He later went on to eat the substance which was later discovered to be a glucose tablet
- Messi went on to score a brilliantly taken freekick in the encounter
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal in all UEFA competition in a 3-1 win over Olympiakos at the Nou Camp - and apparently showed the world the secret to his success.
Messi scored his 100 UEFA goal in the encounter through a brilliantly taken freekick
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In the 10th minute at the Nou Camp, Messi was shown on cameras reaching for a pill in his socks.
Barcelona man Lionel Messi seemed to take a tablet from his sock
The Argentine then chewed on it before going on to score in the encounter adding another record to his tally.
Messi eats ‘glucose tablet’ hidden in his sock in Olympiakos clash
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According to reports in Spain, Messi was eating a glucose tablet for an energy boost.
Lionel Messi appeared to chew on whatever he found in his sock
Messi scored one and assisted one for Lucas Digne - while Olympiakos man Dimitris Nikolaou scored at both ends - meaning Gerard Pique’s red did not spoil the night.
NAIJ.com reported earlier that Lionel Messi scored his 100th European goal as Barcelona defeated Greek side Olympiacos 3 - 1 at the Camp Nou despite a red card to defender Gerard Pique.
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Source: Sports.naij.com
ROSY CREST
Thursday, 19 October 2017