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Lionel Messi booked for time wasting during Barcelona-Sevilla

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Lionel Messi was booked for time wasting and the Argentine was not happy with the referee's decision

Watch Lionel Messi's furious reaction after he was booked for time wasting as Barcelona looked to see out a 2-1 victory at Sevilla.

The Argentinian forward went down under a challenge from Steven N'Zonzi, losing his boot in the process.

It appeared Messi needed new footwear following the tackle, but Messi sat there and took his time with regards to getting back up.

The referee then showed Messi a yellow, who was heading to the sidelines to fetch new boots.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner then threw his boot down in frustration before kicking it across to Barca staff, who were ready and waiting with a fresh pair.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona
Image: Messi celebrates after scoring Barcelona's equaliser

It was Messi himself who inspired Barcelona to come back and beat Sevilla, who led through a first-half Vitolo strike.

Messi levelled just before the break, while he set up Luis Suarez in the second half for Barcelona's winner.

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The three points leaves Barcelona just two points behind Real Madrid in the table.

Watch Lionel Messi's reaction in the above video

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