Lionel Messi's old Chelsea comments have resurfaced recently, causing football fans to scratch their heads in disbelief upon hearing the Argentina star savage the Blues.
Back in 2006, then 19-year-old forward said: "There are players here who hate Chelsea more than Real Madrid. I never thought I would hear myself say that.
"I also never thought I would see something worse than the Boca [Juniors] and River Plate rivalry or Brazil vs Argentina - but this is.
"We would rather play Arsenal, Manchester United or anyone else for that matter than be on the same pitch with Chelsea."
Messi was speaking after the first-leg Champions League Round of 16 tie at Stamford Bridge which Barcelona won 2-1. The return leg at Camp Nou ended in a 1-1 draw and the La Liga giants went on to win the 2005/06 instalment of the competition.
