Lionel Messi under investigation for "breeching Covid-19 protocols after hosting a barbecue party for his teammates and their partners at his mansion

Lionel Messi is facing a probe by La Liga and Catalan government officials over a potential breach in Covid-19 protocols after it emerged he hosted a barbecue party for his Barcelona teammates at his mansion on Monday night.

According to reports, the gathering was to boost the morale of his teammates ahead of the crucial title decider between Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

The gathering also had in attendance wives and girlfriends of his teammates.

According to ABC, the barbecue observed social distancing with tables carefully laid out and that people were outside but adds that LaLiga officials were caught by surprise when reading in the media that Messi was hosting a get-together.

This comes after Atletico Madrid squad recently held a similar bonding exercise and were not punished by the league because they informed them ahead of time and made sure all protocols were followed.

An official is quoted by the Spanish publication as saying: 'It is a different case because they (Atletico) told us in advance and they gave us all the details of what they were going to do.

'The League was aware of that meal and all security requirements were met. The celebration of this barbecue, we have found out from the press.'

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