Messi confirmed to play against Sporting

Messi has been confirmed to play Wednesday (Nov. 26) for the Champion League match against Sporting Lisbon. Barca coach Pep Guardiola decided to included the Argentinean striker after he was left out in the last clash agasint Getafe because of an injury. Guardiola said, "Messi is a necessary player, a special player, a very good player... but I've got others.” He added, “Now we need to rest a bit and get ready for Wednesday's game to try to secure top spot in the group."