Oman today_ Argentine legend Lionel Messi will not be able to join Barcelona’s team of legends for the match against Real Madrid legends in Japan. Undoubtedly, Lionel Messi is the greatest player in Barcelona’s history. During his time at Camp Nou, he scored 672 goals for the Blaugrana and won 10 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League trophies with the team. Andrés Iniesta, Messi’s former Barcelona teammate, decided to retire from football at the age of 40, and a friendly match has been organized in his honor. This game is scheduled for December 15 in Tokyo and has been named the first El Clásico in Japan. Legends from both Barcelona and Real Madrid will participate in this event. Xavi, Rivaldo, Javier Mascherano, Rafa Márquez, Bojan Krkić, Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo, Iker Casillas, Julio Baptista, Steve McManaman, Savi, and Iván Campo are set to play in this match, though Lionel Messi will be absent.