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Barcelona whiz Leo Messi admits he was "terrified" after last season's clash with former Chelsea defender Asier del Horno.
Messi was blasted by Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho last season for his reaction to Del Horno's challenge, which saw the fullback shown red.
"I was kicked often during that game," Messi told DiarioSport. "The one from Del Horno left me terrified. It could have done great damage to me if my foot had been grounded. So I jumped.
"He's no longer there, so that's one less I have to worry about. Never in my life have I entered the field frightened. I always try to do my best and it doesn't worry me what team I'm playing or who is marking me.
"Everyone loves playing the big games. The ones with great tension excite me most."
Messi was blasted by Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho last season for his reaction to Del Horno's challenge, which saw the fullback shown red.
"I was kicked often during that game," Messi told DiarioSport. "The one from Del Horno left me terrified. It could have done great damage to me if my foot had been grounded. So I jumped.
"He's no longer there, so that's one less I have to worry about. Never in my life have I entered the field frightened. I always try to do my best and it doesn't worry me what team I'm playing or who is marking me.
"Everyone loves playing the big games. The ones with great tension excite me most."
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