Tag: Messi
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I condemn you, you’re selfish- Cole blasts Messi over racist chants on France African players
Former Chelsea forward, Carlton Cole, has slammed Argentina captain Lionel Messi, calling him selfish. Cole is not happy that Messi has remained silent after his national teammate, Enzo Fernandez and several other players from Argentina sang racist chants directed at France. Recall that after their 1-0 Copa America 2024 triumph over Colombia last Sunday, Argentina…
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Ballon d’Or 2024: Messi given four percent chance to win ahead of Vinicius, Rodri, Bellingham
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has been given a relatively low four per cent chance of winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Although the Inter Miami forward led Argentina to glory at the 2024 Copa America, he is not expected to add to his eight Ballon d’Or awards. According to Score 90, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. leads…
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Copa America 2024 Final: Argentina’s Lionel Messi sends message
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has sent a heartfelt message on Instagram ahead of his country’s 2024 Copa America final against Colombia on Sunday. Argentina will face with Colombia in this year’s Copa America final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. Ahead of the encounter, Messi posted a couple of pictures in an Instagram post…
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I don’t want to be like Messi, I’ve never spoken to him – Yamal
Spain youngster, Lamine Yamal has insisted he has never spoken to Argentina captain Lionel Messi about a picture that has now gone viral. The photos show Messi bathing Yamal when he was a toddler. They have emerged as Yamal shone at the ongoing Euro 2024 with La Roja. When asked about it, the 17-year-old told…
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Copa America 2024: Messi hails two Argentina players after 2-0 win over Canada
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has heaped praises on two of his teammates after their Copa America semi-final 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday. Two goals from Julian Alvarez and Messi gave Argentina the victory over Canada. Speaking after the game, Messi hailed Angel Di María and Ota Nicolás Otamendi for their impact on the team…
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It’s too early, stop comparing Brazilian star with Messi – Gilberto Silva warns fans
Former Arsenal player, Gilberto Silva has urged fans to stop comparing Brazilian youngster Willian Estevao to Argentina captain Lionel Messi. According to Silva, it puts too much pressure on the Chelsea-bound player. The former Brazilian international believes the comparison is too early. “Since Estevao Willian was very young, people started to compare him to Messi,…
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World Cup: Why I apologized to Messi – Alvarez
Mexican professional boxer, Canelo Alvarez, has given reason why he apologized to Lionel Messi after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Alvarez had an outburst on social media with Messi after accusing the Argentina captain of disrespecting the Mexican national flag following Argentina’s World Cup 2-0 win over Mexico. But he later apologized to…
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Guardiola’s training style, was confusing – Messi
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has said that Pep Guardiola’s method of training at Barcelona was confusing. Messi said he did not quite like how Guardiola’s tactics were taught to young kids at La Masia. The former Barcelona captain pointed out that the kids’ natural ability would be restricted as they were forced to follow a…
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‘God chose me’ – Lionel Messi on secret to his talent
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has said he was chosen by God while speaking about his footballing talent. The Inter Miami forward said he tried to make the most of the gift he was given by God. “It’s very clear to me that I was born like this because God chose me,” the 37-year-old told Argentina…
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Copa America: Messi reacts to Argentina’s 2-0 win over Canada
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has expressed his delight over his country’s Copa America 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday night. The Inter Miami forward played all 90 minutes as d as La Albiceleste defeated Canada in their Copa America opener. Messi was impressive during the encounter as goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez gave…