'The father of football': Lionel Messi lauded by Spanish newspapers after Barcelona superstar's Champions League masterclass against Liverpool The Barcelona star scored an incredible free-kick to add his second of the night AS newspaper described Lionel Messi as 'the father of football' after the game Mundo Deportivo described him as a 'giant' after he helped his side win 3-0
By Jack Kinnersley For Mailonline
Published: 09:39 BST, 2 May 2019 | Updated: 09:39 BST, 2 May 2019
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Spanish newspapers heaped praise on Lionel Messi after his performance against Liverpool on Wednesday night.
The Barcelona star scored an incredible free-kick to add his second of the night in his side's 3-0 victory at the Camp Nou.
AS newspaper described him as 'the father of football' after the Champions League semi-final first leg match.
