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'We have to kick him, once each!' - Melo reveals Brazil's plans to stop Messi

The veteran midfielder says his team tactically took turns at taking shots at the Argentine in an effort to get him off of his rhythm

Felipe Melo has revealed that Brazil used to tactically kick out at Lionel Messi to disturb the Argentina star's rhythm as it was the only way they knew how to stop a player so "incredible".

Melo's career has taken him all over the world, with the veteran midfielder having played with the likes of Juventus, Galatasaray and Inter among others.

Internationally, the 36-year-old earned 22 caps for Brazil over a two-year span, starring for the Selecao across 2009-10.