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Barcelona ace Messi celebrates Tata appointment

Lionel Messi is delighted with the news of Gerardo Martino's appointment as new Barcelona coach.

The pair come from Rosario and Messi's Dad, Jorge, was a big fan of Martino when he played for Newell's Old Boys.

"What a great surprise that Martino was chosen as manager," Messi declared yesterday.

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