Tag: Messi
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Casillas chooses best player between Messi, Ronaldo
Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas has made known his choice of those he believes are better footballers. The former Spain goalkeeper had to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and other superstars to pick his combined El Clasico XI. Casillas himself is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Real Madrid’s history. He made…
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Ballon d’Or: Messi reacts as Rodri wins award ahead of Vinicius
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi, has congratulated every nominee and winners at the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Messi was absent at Monday’s ceremony as he was excluded from the 30-man shortlist this year. However, some of his Argentina team-mates made the cut, with Emiliano Martinez winning the Yachine Award for the second consecutive year. For…
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You weren’t born when I made my debut – Messi advises ex-Real Madrid star
Argentina legend, Lionel Messi has send some words of advice to former Real Madrid youngster, Nico. Messi noted that the midfielder was not born when he [Messi] made his debut. The Inter Miami forward waxed lyrical of the 20-year-old as he made Albiceleste debut in their 6-0 demolition of Bolivia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier…
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World Cup qualifier: This can be my last games – Messi admits after hat-trick against Bolivia
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has admitted he is playing his “last games” after scoring a hat-trick in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia on Tuesday night. Messi netted three goals and provided two assists as the world champions won 6-0 at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium. Speaking after the game, the Inter Miami forward said he…
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Okocha snubs Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, names best dribbler
Former Nigeria international, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has snubbed players like Lionel Messi, Neymar, Vinicius Junior, insisting he is one of the best dribblers in the history of the game. Okocha played for top European clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Fenerbahce, Frankfurt, etc during his career. He was known for his ability to wriggle past opponents with…
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GOAT: Bale chooses between Messi, Ronaldo
Former Real Madrid winger, Gareth Bale, has weighed in on the debate of who is the greatest player of all time (GOAT) between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Bale played with Ronaldo at the LaLiga club after joining from Tottenham for a then world-record fee of around £85million in 2013. Together, they won three league…
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You’re bad, only plays for Argentina because Messi is your friend – Patricio blasts midfielder
Former Chile international, Patricio Mardones has slammed Argentine star, Rodrigo De Paul. Mardones believes that the midfielder still receives call up from Argentina coaches simply because he is Lionel Messi’s friend. Rodrigo De Paul, who plays his club football at Atletico Madrid, has won 70 caps for his nation. In those seventy games, he has…
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Rodri snubs Messi, Ronaldo, names greatest player of all-time
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has named his team-mate Kevin de Bruyne as the Greatest of All Time, GOAT. Rodri made this claim while answering questions from Goal at the PFA Awards on Tuesday night. The Spaniard did not name the usual suspects like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead, he picked De Bruyne, who has…
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Transfer: Lionel Messi reacts as Barcelona captain leaves Camp Nou
Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi, has bid farewell to Sergi Roberto whose departure from Barcelona was confirmed on Monday. Roberto, who was the captain of the LaLiga club last season, leaves as a free agent this summer. Messi wrote on Instagram stories: “All the luck in your new stage!! “Wish you the best, Sergi Roberto!”…
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Olympics 2024: Someone so tiny – Lacombe blasts Messi over reaction to Argentina defeat
Brazilian football pundit, Milly Lacombe has hits out at Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi over his reaction to the Argentina U-23 team’s defeat to Morocco in the Olympics opening match in Paris on July 24. The game initially ended in a 2-2 draw and had to be suspended due to security reasons. VAR later ruled…