Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has revealed he would rather start a game on the bench than be substituted off, even though it would mean less time on the pitch.
"I don't like to be replaced. I prefer to come from the bench and play less than to be taken out.
"I say that because a lot of games are resolved near the end of the game, or you find more spaces then because you have more rivals that are tired. I prefer to come in and enjoy it than to leave and miss out on the best.