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Maybe Lionel Messi could have done with a pair of these last night. Here are the new signature boots - designed by the world’s best footballer - that he will debut in the Spring.

But by then it could be too late to see them in the Champions League. The Argentine superstar had a rare off-night as Barcelona suffered a last 16 first-leg defeat by AC Milan.

Now they need to overturn a two-goal deficit against the Italian side when they meet again on March 12 at the Nou Camp.

Second-half goals by Ghanaians Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari left Barcelona with a huge task in the second leg.

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And Messi may want to ask boot manufacturers adidas if he can lace-up his custom-made studs earlier than scheduled in order to keep pre-tournament favourites Barca on the road to Wembley.Essentially, these are the same adizero F50s Messi has been wearing all season - except with a few personal modifications, specifically tailored to suit the 25-year-old forward.

The design, according to the German sports giants, is intended to reflect Messi’s ‘footballing philosophy’ and includes the signature ‘Messi’ logo that was unveiled last year.

Milan 2 Barcelona 0Boateng 57’Muntari 81’’

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