Barcelona's Messi Unconcerned By Kaka & Cristiano Ronaldo Threat

Lionel Messi has echoed his Barcelona team-mates’ sentiments, boldly proclaiming that he is not afraid of Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Real Madrid.

Almost the entire Blaugrana squad have so far shown that they are not at all impressed by the near quarter-of-a-billion euros spent by Los Blancos to resurrect the Galacticos empire, and Messi was equally as nonchalant when asked about his rivals’ exorbitant outlay.

“I am with Barcelona and I worry only about my team,” Sport quoted him saying to reporters in Los Angeles, after a friendly game he was supposed to participate in between CONMEBOL Stars and the Rest of the World was cancelled by FIFA.

“We were spectacular last season and we hope that this term, we will be able to do the same, or at least repeat a little of what we achieved,” he added.

Despite already having a star-studded team, Messi affirmed that he wouldn’t mind the club bringing in a few high-profile signings of their own to beef up the squad.

“We were surprised by what we did last season but if players such as those that have been mentioned in the press arrive at the club to strengthen the team, it would be even better because it is important to be stronger,” he confessed.

“I hope [Javier] Mascherano can come and we can form a solid partnership. His qualities are always appreciated. The same goes for [Cesc] Fabregas. A good footballer like him who can contribute a lot is always welcome.”

Finally, the 22-year-old Argentine wizard looked forward to a tantalising showdown in the future between himself and Ronaldo, as well as the battle of the No.8's, Andres Iniesta and Kaka.

“I can say without doubt that Barcelona are the best team in the world,” he boomed. “We have great players and that’s why we won the treble.

“Kaka has a lot of quality, but he will have to adapt himself. I can also talk about Iniesta. Training with him is the best.

“But both Cristiano and Kaka are fantastic players who will give Madrid a lot of strength. ‘El Clasico’ is going to be unbelievable when it comes time to play, and yes - Barcelona will win again.”