LaLiga: Messi makes big promises to Barca fans, speaks on his new role

Argentina ace, Lionel Messi has made Champions League promises to
Barcelona fans.

Messi told the club's fans that he and his teammates will "do
everything possible" this season to win the Champions League.

Barca arch rivals, Real Madrid, have won the competition each of the
past three years.

"This year I think we have a squad that allows us to dream. The new
players are going to help us be better than before," Messi told fans
at the Camp Nou ahead of Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Boca
Juniors.

"Last season was very good because we won the cup and La Liga but the
Champions League sticks in our throat, especially given the way we
were eliminated."

Barcelona crashed out of the competition to Roma on away goals in the
quarter-finals last season.

Messi added, "We promise you this year we're going to do everything
possible so that this beautiful and much sought after cup comes back
to the Camp Nou again."

The 31-year-old was named the club's new captain last week, and he
takes over from club legend, Andres Iniesta.

"We're going to miss the great Andres a lot this year.

"It's a great honour to be the captain and I know what that means at this club.

"I was lucky to have great examples like (Carles) Puyol, Xavi and
Andres (Iniesta)."

Barcelona begin the new La Liga campaign at home to Alaves on Saturday.