Lionel Messi 'not normal' but Cesc Fabregas backs Kylian Mbappe to become world's best
5 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi 'not normal' but Cesc Fabregas backs Kylian Mbappe to become world's best

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe will succeed Lionel Messi and become the best player in the world, according to Cesc Fabregas. Asked if there could be a player like his former Barca team-mate Messi in the future, Fabregas told AS: "I think that's probably impossible. https://t.co/p8fECtQGXE — Cesc Fàbregas Soler August 29, 2019 Monaco midfielder Fabregas has been able to watch Mbappe at close quarters since joining the Ligue 1 side from Chelsea in January. He's clearly going to be the best player in the world in the future," Fabregas said of the striker.

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'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim
11 months, 1 week ago

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim

Hindustan Times  

For the last 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have battled against each other to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history. Eden Hazard made a sensational claim on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard joined the bandwagon and made a rather sensational claim about the better player between the two, and also included …

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata

India Today  

Kolkata has always been a sports-crazy city, whether it's for football or cricket. This time, the football fans of Kolkata had a special treat as they got to witness Emiliano Martinez, the FIFA World Cup 2022-winning goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner, in the City of Joy. Martinez expressed his admiration for Messi, stating, "Messi is the best player ever. Martinez …

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale has named Lionel Messi as the best ever winner of the Champions League - betraying his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. Bale and Portuguese megastar Ronaldo were colleagues for five years at Real Madrid, where they won Europe's elite club trophy four times together. Lionel Messi has been called the best player to win the Champions …

Haaland looks set to replace Messi and Ronaldo as soccer's next global superstar
1 year, 7 months ago

Haaland looks set to replace Messi and Ronaldo as soccer's next global superstar

The Hindu  

With Lionel Messi on his way to Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo already in Saudi Arabia, it's time for soccer's next global superstar to step forward. Perhaps only Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior can challenge Haaland to the title of the world's best in the post-Messi and Ronaldo era. Haaland's five goals against Leipzig …

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup champion Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in an epic final against Mbappé’s France last year in Qatar, Messi won the best player vote against Mbappé and Karim Benzema and secured the FIFA prize for the seventh time …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s award at a ceremony in Paris. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the …

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi was crowned the best player in men’s football by the Federation Internationale de Football Association at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday. Messi, who propelled Argentina to its third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar last year, was nominated for the illustrious prize alongside his Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report

News 18  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is expected to be honoured by his former club FC Barcelona ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona club officials reportedly met Messi’s father Jorge Messi last week. Messi’s association with Barcelona came to an end in 2021 after the Blaugrana failed to fulfil new contract agreement. Messi, during his stay at …

It’s Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe again as FIFA reveals 3 finalists for The Best Men's Player Award
1 year, 11 months ago

It’s Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe again as FIFA reveals 3 finalists for The Best Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Eight weeks after record-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi guided Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, the international governing body of association football has revealed the three-player shortlist for the prestigious Best Men’s Player award. Paris Saint Germain superstars Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema have been announced as the three nominees for the FIFA Best …

'He’s going to be a great': Ronaldinho praises Lionel Messi in letter to his younger self
1 year, 11 months ago

'He’s going to be a great': Ronaldinho praises Lionel Messi in letter to his younger self

Firstpost  

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho ranks among the most creative footballers the world has ever witnessed. In a letter published on ‘The Player Tribune’, Ronaldinho penned a message to his younger self, which started with “Dear eight-year-old Ronaldinho…” A portion of the letter which has been going viral, reveals his regard for former Barcelona star Lionel Messi. pic.twitter.com/EEpkyBCdGL — Players' Tribune Football …

FIFA World Cup 2022: There is only one Lionel Messi, this is what dreams are made of
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: There is only one Lionel Messi, this is what dreams are made of

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi, the great Lionel Messi's biggest dream now stands fulfilled. 6029 days after making his World Cup debut, Messi finally replicated what Diego Maradona did in the year 1986. This was Messi's 5th World Cup and probably his last one. Right after the World Cup victory, Messi said that he will not retire and will …

Lionel Messi: A breakdown of his World Cup and career highlights
2 years ago

Lionel Messi: A breakdown of his World Cup and career highlights

Al Jazeera  

After inspiring Argentina to a historic World Cup victory in Qatar, we look back at his illustrious career. Messi’s 2022 World Cup: From disaster to triumph Eight years ago, Messi came close to the World Cup, dragging his team to the final in Brazil, only to lose to Germany in extra time. International caps: 172 International goals: 98 World Cup …

There is finally something new to say about Lionel Messi, World Cup winner
2 years ago

There is finally something new to say about Lionel Messi, World Cup winner

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So though you can try to find a new angle – you …

Messi capable of playing ’until he’s 50’: Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez
2 years ago

Messi capable of playing ’until he’s 50’: Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez

Live Mint  

Four days after Argentina's all-time greatest football player Lionel Messi announced that he will retire post the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez hinted that Messi could return for the 2026 World Cup and capable of playing 'until he's 50'. Despite Messi will be 39 when the next World Cup rolls around in 2026 in Canada, …

Messi is playing like a 20-year-old: Gabriel Batistuta
2 years ago

Messi is playing like a 20-year-old: Gabriel Batistuta

Live Mint  

Gabriel Batistuta had different types of expectations from Lionel Messi in FIFA World Cup 2022 but Leo has apparently surprised him. That's what football needs, that's what Leo is spreading to the whole team," said Batistuta who had held the record of scoring the highest number of world cup goals for Argentina before Messi scored his 11th world cup goal …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?

Daily Mail  

Back when Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were locking horns in LaLiga like two wildebeest on the Serengeti, one of the things the Real Madrid player immensely disliked was that while he was always at the centre of the debate about who was the best now, when the discussion turned to who was the best of all time, he wasn't …

Messi, Mbappe, Griezmann lead best attackers in FIFA World Cup 2022, stats reveal
2 years, 1 month ago

Messi, Mbappe, Griezmann lead best attackers in FIFA World Cup 2022, stats reveal

The Hindu  

A lot of attention has been allotted to Lionel Messi and how this World Cup could likely be his last one, even before the tournament had kicked off last month. Argentina and Messi have since shrugged off a scratchy start, a shocking 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia, and are now just two games away from emulating Diego Maradona’s and Mario …

'Next Lionel Messi' Bojan Krkic Learned, Suffered in Itinerant Career
2 years, 7 months ago

'Next Lionel Messi' Bojan Krkic Learned, Suffered in Itinerant Career

News 18  

Former Barcelona prodigy Bojan Krkic is playing in his seventh country and “would not change anything” about a career that started with him labelled the next Lionel Messi and now sees him in Japan. I’m really proud of everything that I did.” Bojan said he was “living a dream” after breaking into Barcelona’s first team as a teenager and playing …

Gary Neville claims Kylian Mbappe is the heir to replace Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 10 months ago

Gary Neville claims Kylian Mbappe is the heir to replace Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville believes Kylian Mbappe can replace Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's best player by the end of 2022. Gary Neville claims Kylian Mbappe could go on to become the world's standout player Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the game for more than a decade Neville has told Sky Sports, that should Mbappe win the …

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win
3 years, 1 month ago

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

The Hindu  

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi said he is grateful to be named among the greatest players in world soccer, but the Argentina forward stressed he does not attach too much importance to individual glory. Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to be named …

Lionel Messi is compared to Michael Jordan by Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi is compared to Michael Jordan by Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has been compared to all-time basketball great Michael Jordan by his Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero, who also revealed that facing PSG's newest superstar 'is a nightmare'. Lionel Messi has been compared to all-time basketball great Michael Jordan by Willy Caballero Jordan won six NBA titles, and his desire to win everything has been likened to Messi's Jordan was …

Messi and Neymar picked as best players at Copa America just before final
3 years, 6 months ago

Messi and Neymar picked as best players at Copa America just before final

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar were picked as the two best players of the Copa America just before they met in the final on Saturday. A combination of file pictures shows Brazil's Neymar and Argentina's Lionel Messi. Copa America 2021 final Live Score CONMEBOL's technical study group added that the players had a positive impact on their teams and …

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi: Incredible Stats That Make Barcelona Star the GOAT
3 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi: Incredible Stats That Make Barcelona Star the GOAT

News 18  

The talismanic Argentine striker Lionel Messi has proved again and again that he is a brilliant footballer. Messi is the only footballer to win four prestigious awards — Ballon d’Or, FIFA World Player, Pichichi Trophy and Golden Boot – in a single season. Messi holds the record for being the youngest player to score 100 goals for Barcelona in official …

After Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he is next best: Mourinho as he picks Euro 2020 favourites
3 years, 7 months ago

After Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he is next best: Mourinho as he picks Euro 2020 favourites

India TV News  

With just a week to go for the much-awaited Euro 2020, which was postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 crisis engulfing the entire globe last year, football pundit and famed manager Jose Mourinho has picked his favourite for the European extravaganza. While he is also impressed with England and has shown willingness to put his money on them, …

Jamie Carragher says Messi is better than Ronaldo... but he has more respect for Juventus man
3 years, 11 months ago

Jamie Carragher says Messi is better than Ronaldo... but he has more respect for Juventus man

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher is the latest former player to give his opinion on the age-old debate over which of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest ever. The Sky Sports Pundit insists he has always seen Messi as the best player in the world but holds more 'respect' for Ronaldo. Jamie Carragher has given his take on who is better …

LaLiga: 'Lionel Messi is the best', Ronald Koeman begins reconciliation with Argentine forward at Barcelona
4 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: 'Lionel Messi is the best', Ronald Koeman begins reconciliation with Argentine forward at Barcelona

Firstpost  

Messi only returned to pre-season training on Monday and has worked on the squad’s days off as he tries to make up for lost time following a chaotic few weeks. Ronald Koeman has extended his hand to Lionel Messi by calling him “the best” as Barcelona get ready to play their first game since Messi’s failed attempt to leave this …

'We Want the Best in this League': Zinedine Zidane Hopes Lionel Messi Stays in La Liga
4 years, 6 months ago

'We Want the Best in this League': Zinedine Zidane Hopes Lionel Messi Stays in La Liga

News 18  

Putting his rivalry aside with Barcelona, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said he wants star forward Lionel Messi to stay at the Catalan Giants amid rumours linking him with a move away from the club. "I don't know what will happen but we hope not because he is in this league and we want the best in this league," …

Messi is sport's greatest, ahead of Jordan, Ronaldo – Prosinecki
4 years, 7 months ago

Messi is sport's greatest, ahead of Jordan, Ronaldo – Prosinecki

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi plays "different football to the others" and outranks Diego Maradona, Brazilian great Ronaldo and even US basketball superstar Michael Jordan in the sporting pantheon, according to Robert Prosinecki. Barcelona and Argentina maestro Messi is "surely" the best footballer of all time, former Real Madrid and Barca playmaker Prosinecki claimed. Prosinecki said in an interview with Stats Perform News …

Kylian Mbappe will fit in well at Real Madrid, says Cesc Fabregas
4 years, 8 months ago

Kylian Mbappe will fit in well at Real Madrid, says Cesc Fabregas

India TV News  

Despite having close links with Barcelona, Spanish footballer Cesc Fabregas believes French superstar Kylian Mbappe will fit in very well at Real Madrid because of his playing style. Mbappe, who currently plies his trade at Paris St. Germain, has been linked with a move away from Parc des Princes in recent times and Fabregas believes he could end up joining …

Lionel Messi: Javier Mascherano explains why former Barcelona team-mate is on a different level
4 years, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi: Javier Mascherano explains why former Barcelona team-mate is on a different level

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is above every other player in the world because he makes the right decision at the right moment practically without fail, according to Javier Mascherano. Former Argentina captain Mascherano played with Messi for eight years at Barcelona, winning 19 trophies in that time, including five La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues and two Club World Cups. Now at …

Xavi: Messi greatest player ever, Ronaldinho among best
4 years, 9 months ago

Xavi: Messi greatest player ever, Ronaldinho among best

The Hindu  

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player of all-time while Ronaldinho belongs among the greats, according to Xavi. Messi is a record six-time Ballon d'Or winner and is considered among the modern-day greats, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. His former team-mate, Xavi, has no doubt the Argentina international is the greatest player ever. Ronaldinho is at the level of the best, …

Lionel Messi is good at every role - David Villa
4 years, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi is good at every role - David Villa

The Hindu  

David Villa believes Lionel Messi has so many strengths that it is impossible to pinpoint his best position on the pitch. The Barcelona forward won a record sixth Ballon d'Or last year and his team remains in contention for La Liga and Champions League glory ahead of Sunday's Clasico match away to rival Real Madrid. "I don't know who said …

Lionel Messi the best of his time, not all time: Ronaldinho
5 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi the best of his time, not all time: Ronaldinho

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi can certainly be considered the best player of his era but Brazil great and former Barcelona team-mate Ronaldinho does not think he is the greatest of all time. READ| Messi is world's most complete player: Pele Despite missing a chunk of the early-season action through injury, Messi already leads the scoring charts in Spain's top flight with 12 …

Messi 'without a doubt' the best ever, says Josep Bartomeu
5 years, 1 month ago

Messi 'without a doubt' the best ever, says Josep Bartomeu

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has no doubt Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time. President Josep Maria Bartomeu talks about Leo Messi's influence on the Club, 120 years after its founding. pic.twitter.com/raETu7PwcM — FC Barcelona November 29, 2019 "Without a doubt Leo Messi is the best player in football history, he has made a huge mark on the …

Messi is world's most complete player: Pele
5 years, 2 months ago

Messi is world's most complete player: Pele

The Hindu  

Brazil legend Pele believes Lionel Messi is the most complete player on the planet and one of "two or three" on par with the greats of previous eras. The former Santos forward and three-time World Cup winner named Barcelona captain Messi, Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar as the select few deserving to be discussed as the world's …

Lionel Messi's finest goals across 15 years at Barcelona
5 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi's finest goals across 15 years at Barcelona

The Hindu  

On October 16, 2004, Lionel Messi got his first taste of competitive senior football for Barcelona, coming on as a substitute for Deco against city rival Espanyol. Having already had one goal wrongly ruled out for offside - an audacious chip from the edge of the box - Messi's focus was far from knocked and just a minute later he …

Neymar can become world's best on any team, says Alisson
5 years, 3 months ago

Neymar can become world's best on any team, says Alisson

The Hindu  

Neymar does not have to leave Paris Saint-Germain to fulfil his goal of becoming the world's best player, according to Brazil team-mate Alisson. The 27-year-old did not finish in the top 10 for the 2018 Ballon d'Or but, asked if Neymar could become the best player in the world by joining Barcelona, Alisson told Mundo Deportivo : "I think that …

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and FIFA 20's top 10 players
5 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and FIFA 20's top 10 players

The Hindu  

EA Sports has revealed the 10 highest-rated players on FIFA 20 ahead of the game's release later this month, with Lionel Messi back on top after Cristiano Ronaldo ranked first last year. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool – 90 A crucial part of Liverpool's Champions League winning side, Salah has truly established himself as one the world's primary stars over the last …

Thiago Silva: Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time
5 years, 6 months ago

Thiago Silva: Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time

The Hindu  

Thiago Silva labelled Lionel Messi the greatest player of all-time ahead of Brazil's Copa America semifinal showdown against Argentina. Messi has been criticised after a quieter Copa America campaign, although Argentina is into the last four and faces its rivals in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. "For me, Messi is the greatest player in history, the greatest player I've ever seen," …

Lionel Messi gives Barcelona belief, says Ivan Rakitic
5 years, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi gives Barcelona belief, says Ivan Rakitic

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is "the best player in history" and the man Barcelona's players will once again look at to guide it past Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals, according to Ivan Rakitic. Argentina forward Messi won his 10th La Liga title at the weekend with Barca, whose focus now turns to a last-four clash with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in Europe's …

Ivan Rakitic describes Barcelona star Lionel Messi as 'the best player in history'
5 years, 8 months ago

Ivan Rakitic describes Barcelona star Lionel Messi as 'the best player in history'

Daily Mail  

Ivan Rakitic has put Liverpool on alert with a warning that Lionel Messi is on a mission to make his pre-season ambition come true. Barcelona's incomparable number 10 stated his desire last summer, after taking over the captaincy from Andres Iniesta, to win the Champions League for the fifth time. The challenge to reach a first final since 2015, though, …

Rivaldo tips Barcelona ace Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or
5 years, 8 months ago

Rivaldo tips Barcelona ace Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or

The Hindu  

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has proved once again this season that he is the undisputed best player in the world, according to Brazilian great Rivaldo. Messi was voted fifth in the running for last season's Ballon d'Or, finishing behind Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Cristiano Ronaldo and winner Luka Modric. Rivaldo feels Messi is out in front in terms of being …

Lionel Messi: Why the Barcelona FC star is the world’s best player
5 years, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi: Why the Barcelona FC star is the world’s best player

CNN  

Story highlights Fans often argue about who is world's best player Sports scientist Simon Burndish says Lionel Messi is best Says he has stats to prove it CNN — Leading sports scientist Simon Brundish gives a knowing look when asked who is the best footballer in the world. “If you’re saying anybody else is the best player in the world, …

Ex-Spain coach Vicente del Bosque prefers Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo
5 years, 10 months ago

Ex-Spain coach Vicente del Bosque prefers Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Vicente del Bosque believes Lionel Messi is 'a more natural soccer player' than Cristiano Ronaldo as the former Spain manager waded into the eternal debate on who is the world's best. Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Real Madrid for Juventus in a £100million deal last summer, has successfully adapted to Italian football with 21 goals and 12 assists during his debut …

Barcelona's Boateng: Messi the best, not Ronaldo
5 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona's Boateng: Messi the best, not Ronaldo

The Hindu  

New Barcelona signing Kevin-Prince Boateng dismissed suggestions of a past allegiance to Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo by lauding Lionel Messi as the best player "in this world and every world" during his official presentation. After rumours of his move began to circulate, past quotes from Boateng declaring himself a Madrid fan and praising Ronaldo as the world's best player …

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best, says Amor
6 years ago

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best, says Amor

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is the "best" following his hat-trick in Barcelona's rout of Levante, according to director Guillermo Amor. It was the Messi show on Sunday as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored three goals and set up two others in Barca's 5-0 LaLiga demolition of Levante. Messi – who teed up Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique to help Barca restore …

Pele says Lionel Messi 'only has one skill', rates himself and Diego Maradona above Barcelona forward
6 years, 1 month ago

Pele says Lionel Messi 'only has one skill', rates himself and Diego Maradona above Barcelona forward

Firstpost  

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is not even rated in the top three of football’s greatest players by the 78-year-old Brazilian. Barcelona forward Messi – a five-time winner of the Balon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best player – is not even rated in the top three of football’s greatest players by the 78-year-old Brazilian. “How can you make a comparison …

Matuidi: Mbappe has the mentality to match Ronaldo, Messi and Zlatan
6 years, 2 months ago

Matuidi: Mbappe has the mentality to match Ronaldo, Messi and Zlatan

Daily Mail  

Blaise Matuidi believes Kylian Mbappe has the 'great personality' needed to match the levels of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Juventus midfielder Matuidi has played alongside both Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic and he is confident Mbappe can join them in becoming among the best players in a generation. Blaise Matuidi believes Kylian Mbappe can match the levels of Cristiano …

Xavi says Neymar more likely to match Lionel Messi than Kylian Mbappe
6 years, 2 months ago

Xavi says Neymar more likely to match Lionel Messi than Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mail  

Xavi believes Neymar is the player most likely to reach a similar level to Lionel Messi and dismissed the notion that Kylian Mbappe is destined to become the best player in the world. Mbappe, 19, is already considered one of the game's biggest stars after leading France to World Cup glory in the summer and finished fourth in the voting …

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