Lionel Messi to miss Club World Cup semi-final with renal colic

The Catalan giants, who triumphed in the competition in 2009 and 2011, launch their bid for a third title at the International Stadium Yokohama.

Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona’s FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Guangzhou Evergrande on Thursday due to renal colic.

The Catalan giants, who triumphed in the competition in 2009 and 2011, launch their bid for a third title against the Chinese side at the International Stadium Yokohama, but will have to do so without the four-time Ballon d’Or winner.