Lionel Messi has no problem with Barcelona fans, insist close friends.

Messi failed to celebrate both his goals in last weekend's scrappy win over Leganes.

It was suggested the Argentine was angry over the boos and whistles from home fans, but friends insist that wasn't the case.

Sport says sources insist "in no case has Messi ever questioned or questioned the unconditional support he has always received from the Blaugrana fans".

Messi "was upset by the latest performances of the team, especially for the defeat in Paris, but in no case wanted it to be interpreted as a gesture to the fans".