10 Things Barcelona Fans Need To Know About Arda Turan

5. Lionel Messi Rates Him Also

During the same 0-0 draw at the Vicente Calderon, Turan went over to ask for the Argentine's shirt at the end of the game but Messi demanded his in return. The two players smiled and laughed with each other and Messi recognised that the game was more about the Turkish international than himself. Both players had a genuine mutual admiration for each other and it was one of the first signs that Turan was on his way to becoming one of the best midfielders in Europe. Turan told press after the game: "It's an honour for me to have his shirt and we wished each other good luck."