Barcelona's Lionel Messi out for rest of season with hamstring injury

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.

The Argentina international suffered right hamstring strain during the Blaugrana's 2-1 away win against Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.

"Tests carried out this morning have revealed that Lionel Messi has a strained hamstring in his right leg and will be out for between two to three weeks," reads a statement on the club's official website. "His participation in future games will depend on his recovery process."

Barcelona have already won La Liga this season.