Barcelona’s Neymar and Malaysia’s Wan Zack Haikal fight for the ball during the friendly match at Shah Alam Stadium, August 10, 2013. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Barcelona’s Neymar and Malaysia’s Mahali Jasuli battle for the ball during the friendly match at Shah Alam Stadium, August 10, 2013. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Lionel Messi walks to the bench before the kickoff at Shah Alam Stadium, August 10, 2013. Much to the fans’ disappointment, the Argentine did not play due to an injury. GLENN GUAN/The Star