Messi's father plays down exit talks of son from Bacelona.

Messi has been linked with a suprise exit from Camp Nou after engaging in a war of words with vice-president Javier Faus.

Lionel Messi's father has however dismissed suggestions that his son could leave Barcelona following his public fall-out with a high profile figure within the club's hierarchy.

The four-time Ballon d'Or winner has accused the club's vice-president, Javier Faus, of knowing nothing about football and attempting to run the club like a business.

The criticism stemmed from earlier comments from Faus, who stated the Blaugrana were under no obligation to extend Messi's current deal or offer him a wage increase, as had been previously touted by president Sandro Rosell.

The exchange of words has led to fears amongst supporters that the Argentina star could walk away from Camp Nou, but the player's father has insisted his son will not depart Catalonia.

He speaks: "The future of Lionel is in Barcelona. No one can doubt that Lionel is at Barcelona for the feeling he has for the club.

"When Lionel says something it always generates a lot of news. We don't want any conflict situation."

Meanwhile, Messi has endured a difficult season so far, arguably his first real taste of adversity in a Barcelona shirt, as he continues his recovery from a persistent hamstring injury.

He however, hopes to make his comeback in January in line with the initial prediction of a six to eight-week lay-off.