Lionel Messi surprisingly absent from line-up for 'first ever El Clasico in Japan' as Barcelona & Real Madrid legends prepare to face off in Andres Iniesta's farewell match

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Chris Burton

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Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is surprisingly absent from the list of stars taking part in the “first-ever El Clasico in Japan”.

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