Royston also accused Lionel Messi of calling him ` ` negro '' during training . It is the same word that caused huge controversy in English football this season when Manchester United 's black defender Patrice Evra accused Liverpool striker Luis Suarez of using the term several times during a Premier League match between the teams . Barcelona say the accusations against Messi ` ` are well wide of the mark '' while on loan at Everton from Real Madrid but has been ruled out recently for disciplinary reasons .
Royston also accused Lionel Messi of calling him ` ` negro '' during training . Barcelona say the accusations against Messi ` ` are well wide of the mark '' while on loan at Everton from Real Madrid but has been ruled out recently for disciplinary reasons .