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PSV coach Van Bommel admits making Messi request of his players

PSV Eindhoven coach Mark van Bommel has told his players not to be obsessed with Leo Messi for their Champions League opener with Barcelona.

Indeed, Van Bommel has ordered them not to request Messi's shirt during the game.

He said: "There's not only Messi in this Barcelona. It is true that he is the best in the world, although sometimes he does not win the Ballon d'Or.

"I do not care who gets Leo's shirt after the game. As long as we win the game they can do what they want.

"The only thing I have asked them is not to ask Messi for the shirt when we're playing."

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