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Eric Abidal keeps his job at Barcelona despite feud with Messi

Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal will remain at the club for now, despite blaming the team for the sacking of former manager Ernesto Valverde.

His comment also incurred the wrath of captain Lionel Messi who immediately defended his team.

The public spat prompted Barcelona board to call an emergency meeting Abidal to discuss the issue.

However, after two hours of meeting, they decided Abidal would remain in his role at the Nou Camp.

Club president Josep Bartomeu has also informed Messi as he had no intention of dismissing the Frenchman.

It was also reported that the president will likely travel to San Mames on Thursday for Copa del Rey quarter-final clash with Athletic Club in order to publicly show that the club and its players remain united.

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