Barcelona news: Lionel Messi misses out on today’s match with Malaga due to vomiting illness

LIONEL MESSI will miss Barcelona's match with Malaga this afternoon with a vomiting bug.

The Argentine superstar is unwell with a sickness bug and does even take a place on their bench.

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Luis Enrique's Barca will miss Messi more today as they try and close the gap on leaders Real Madrid in La Liga, particularly with partner in crime Neymar suspended today for his fifth yellow card.

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Messi has not had a great few days, stalling on signing a new contract over concerns regarding his tax fraud case.

It has prompted Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu to phone Messi’s dad in an effort to speed up contract negotiations.

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And SunSport revealed that Messi is asking for £825,000 A WEEK to stay at the Nou Camp.