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'Messi is like a video game!' - Rakitic reflects on six seasons at Barcelona alongside club legend

The Croatia midfielder won a host of trophies as the Argentine's team-mate before returning to Sevilla ahead of the 2020-21 campaign

Ivan Rakitic has reflected on the six seasons he spent playing alongside Lionel Messi at Barcelona, saying his former team-mate's consistency and ability are like something from a video game.

Rakitic joined Barcelona in 2014 before he left Camp Nou to return to Sevilla ahead of the current season.

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the 33-year-old spoke about the pair's time together and his wish for Messi's future.

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