Luis Enrique slams reports of bust-up with Messi


Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique reacts during their Spanish first division soccer match against Real Sociedad at Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian January 4, 2015. REUTERS/Vincent West

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has described reports of a bust-up with Lionel Messi as "inaccurate and ill-intentioned" and said he has the backing of all the players in his squad.

Talk has been rife of disagreements and heated exchanges between the pair while rumours of a move to Chelsea have grown with Catalan radio saying the London club has contacted the players' father and agent Jorge.

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