Former Barcelona wonderkid shares unforgettable incident involving Messi: ‘They played a trick on me’
Former Barcelona player Munir El Haddadi recalled a humorous initiation moment from his early days at the club, when senior teammates tricked him into sitting in Lionel Messi's designated seat during a training camp. The then-teenager realized his mistake only when Messi silently stood nearby, creating an awkward but memorable experience. Munir described it as a light-hearted prank that marked his introduction to the star-studded dressing room. The incident involved other top players like Luis Suarez and Neymar, who enjoyed the moment.
- ▪Munir El Haddadi was promoted to Barcelona's senior team as a young prospect and shared a dressing room with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar.
- ▪During a training camp, teammates directed Munir to a seat they claimed was empty, but it was actually reserved for Messi.
- ▪Messi arrived and stood silently, causing an awkward moment that left Munir embarrassed and realizing he had been pranked.
- ▪Munir described the incident as a memorable initiation into the first team, acknowledging the humor in the situation.
- ▪The story highlights the culture of light-hearted pranks among elite players at Barcelona during that era.
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