Former Barcelona wonderkid involved in embarrassing Lionel Messi 'trick' that saw Neymar, Luis Suarez and other senior stars leave him red-faced

Pranked by the elite

Stepping into a dressing room occupied by the iconic attacking trident of Messi, Suarez, and Neymar was a daunting task for the then-18-year-old Munir. During an early training camp, the teenager found himself looking for a place to sit at the team hotel and sought guidance from his more experienced colleagues. Unbeknownst to him, the senior players seized the opportunity to orchestrate a light-hearted prank by directing him toward a specific, seemingly vacant chair.

The trap is set

Speaking to

A silent confrontation

The reality of the situation became clear when

New frontiers in Asia

Now 30, Munir has transitioned into a new chapter of his career after making 56 appearances and scoring 12 goals for the Catalan giants. Since September 2025, the forward has been plying his trade in Iran with Esteghlal following a permanent departure from Spain that ended his long association with La Liga. As the veteran attacker adapts to the Persian Gulf Pro League, he carries with him the unforgettable lessons learned from his time alongside football’s most elite mentors.