Barcelona star Lionel Messi is "a global example" when it comes to the debate over footballers and pay cuts during the coronavirus crisis, according to a sports psychologist.
Messi issued a statement on behalf of the Barca first team on March 30 to confirm that the players had agreed to a 70 per cent reduction in wages to help to ease the financial burden on the club while football is largely at a standstill.
The players are also making further financial contributions to ensure Barca's non-playing employees can take home their full wages, while La Liga remains suspended during Spain's nationwide lockdown.