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'If football were a religion, Messi might be God' - Braithwaite admits to being in awe of Barcelona superstar

Martin Braithwaite has described Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi as a footballing god, insisting "nobody can do things he does" on the pitch.

Braithwaite is still adjusting to life at Camp Nou after his suprise €18 million (£15m/$20m) move from Leganes on February 20.

Barca were granted permission by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to sign the 28-year-old outside of the transfer window having lost Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele to long-term injuries.

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The Spanish champions recieved widespread criticism for bringing in the Denmark striker due to his lack of experience at the highest level, but he performed well on his debut against Eibar last weekend.