Messi And Barca Stars Ridiculed For Bizarre Outfits

Story By: Juan Mayes, Sub EditorJoseph GolderAgencyGolder’s News And Sport 

These are the bizarre outfits Barcelona superstars including Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were seen wearing prior to their clash with Atletico Madrid which have been ridiculed by netizens.

The players were seen wearing the outfits prior to their 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital Madrid yesterday (Sunday) which saw them go top of La Liga.

Picture Credit: Golders/@fcbarcelona

The pictures show the Barcelona footballers travelling to Madrid and arriving at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium prior to their match as they wear matching outfits.

The players wore khaki pants with five white stripes on their left thighs and black shoes. To top it off they wore a grey sporty sweater with white sleeves, also with five stripes on the left sleeve, and a white shirt underneath.

Picture Credit: Golders/@fcbarcelona

After the images became public, netizens took to social media to voice their opinions on the extravagant attire.

‘nachogarciad’ said: “This is a mix of Ghost Busters, rubbish truck driver and extras in the musical Grease… What style from the FC Barcelona official clothes!”

‘ramir0quiroga’ commented: “Haha can someone please arrest the wardrobe person immediately!”

‘antoniofisio10’ said: “Those street clothes look like the uniform of airport lift and stairs maintenance staff!! I also thought it was funny how the stripes on the pants do not have the Estelada.”

Picture Credit: Golders/@fcbarcelona

The Estelada is an unofficial flag used in Catalonia by independence supporters.

Local media report the outfits came as part of a three-season long deal with the American clothing brand Thom Browne in which the players are asked to dress in their clothes to important matches like in the Champions League or against important clubs.

Barcelona won after Messi scored the only goal of the match in the 86th minute as Luis Suarez gave him the assist to secure their 1-0 victory.

Barcelona are first in La Liga as they are tied on 31 points with Real Madrid but secured the first position as they have a plus 20 goal difference while Real Madrid have plus 19.

Atletico Madrid are sixth with 25 points.

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