BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is not worried about Lionel Messi’s commitment to the team despite his ongoing conflicts with the club leadership.

Koeman said that he cared about Messi’s proven efforts on the field — and not his criticisms of the board for stopping him from leaving Barcelona while pushing out teammate and friend Luis Suárez.

“It is normal that a player is sad when a friend leaves,” Koeman said in a conciliatory tone toward Messi, a day after....

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