Former Real Madrid board member Jeronimo Farre once confirmed that the club tried to sign Lionel Messi on several occasions. Messi joined Los Blancos’ rivals Barcelona as a 13-year-old and remained in Catalonia for the next 20 years. Speaking with El Mundo back in 2019, Farre said (via BeSoccer): “Florentino Pérez, in the world of football, tried … Read more
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo recently made his choice in the never-ending Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In a knockout challenge by Sky Sports on X, he chose the Argentine over the Portuguese as his ultimate football player. The 22-year-old Ivorian named Marcus Rashford the best player he has … Read more
Lionel Messi voted for Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal as his first choice for 2024 FIFA The Best Men’s Player award, which has been won by Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior. The 17-year-old Yamal had been in exceptional form for club and country last season. He was key to Spain’s triumph in the 2024 Euros and … Read more
The debate about who is the better player between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will continue to split the opinions of fans and footballers alike. Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has revealed his favorite between the duo and it’s no surprise who gets the German international’s vote. Kross was quoted as saying: “From my playing days, it’s Cristiano Ronaldo … Read more
Former Argentina international Angel Di Maria has named Lionel Messi as the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. The 36-year-old is one of a handful of players who have shared the dressing room with both football greats. Di Maria and Messi have been teammates at both club and international level. They first played … Read more
Former Real Madrid defender Juanfran Moreno has named ex-Barcelona star Neymar Junior over Lionel Messi as the toughest opponent he has ever faced. During a chat with Spanish sports website Relevo, Juanfran was queried whether Messi is the most brutal player he has played against. The former Real Betis and CD Leganes star replied: “Personally, because of … Read more
Two years ago, Lionel Messi opened up about the anger from PSG fans after their UEFA Champions League defeat to eventual winners Real Madrid. The Parisians won 1-0 in the first leg of the Round of 16 tie at home but eventually lost on aggregate. Just over six months after arriving at the Parc des … Read more
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric once said he would never partner with Lionel Messi on the same team. Modric and Messi have faced each other in 27 matches across club and country, with the Argentine legend winning 10, losing 12, and drawing five times against the Croatian. After joining Real Madrid in 2012, Luka Modric … Read more
Former Argentina international Angel Di Maria has named Lionel Messi as the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. The 36-year-old is one of a handful of players who have shared the dressing room with both football greats. Di Maria and Messi have been teammates at both club and international level. They first played … Read more
Fans on social media were left surprised by Lionel Messi ranking sixth in the 2024 FIFA The Best Men’s Player of the Year list. The Argentine legend has previously won the award thrice – in 2019, 2022 and 2023. Lionel Messi has been exceptional for Inter Miami this year, leading them to the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield. … Read more