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Mark Jones

Lionel Messi snubbed by Kevin-Prince Boateng in 'best teammate' debate

Kevin-Prince Boateng clearly hasn't got the memo at Barcelona yet.

The forward joined the Nou Camp club in a shock deal in January, and so you'd think that by now he'd know that Lionel Messi is the No.1 in Catalonia.

But it seems he doesn't.

Boateng was taking part in a quickfire Q&A session on Barca's official Facebook page when he was asked the question of who is the greatest player that he's ever played with.

And easy answer, right? You'd just say Messi because a) it's probably true, and b) it is an easy way to get fans of your new club onside.

But Boateng didn't do that.

Boateng's move to Barca raised eyebrows (REUTERS)

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His answer? "Zlatan Ibrahimovic."

Yup. Bold.

The Ghana international forward picked the Swede, who he played alongside at AC Milan and who famously didn't exactly get on with Pep Guardiola - and seemingly Messi - during his own time at Barca.

Oh Kevin, what have you done? (REUTERS)

In fairness to Boateng, he didn't seem to be taking the questions altogether too seriously.

When asked to name the greatest player of all-time - another cue to just say Messi and make everybody happy - he smiled and said "Prince Boateng."

Well you've got to back yourself...

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