Real Madrid made three failed attempts to sign Lionel Messi - reports

The final attempt was made last year, according to the report, after Barcelona had dominated Real in Europe and at home.

Real Madrid have tried three times in the last five years to sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to a report in Spain.

The ’Partido de las Doce’ programme on the Cadena COPE radio station claimed representatives of the capital club approached the Argentinian in 2011, 2013 and 2015, but were rebuffed on each occasion.