What Guardiola said about Messi?

"He was not much in touch with the ball - of course he was coming back from injury, he needed a bit of rhythm - but we know quite well when he can run and get close to the ball, he is unstoppable.
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What did Pep Guardiola say about Messi?

Guardiola spoke to Telemundo Deportes about the importance of Messi in his career: “Messi means everything in my career. He made me more competitive. He knows there was an amazing group of players. There were many stars who generated a once-in-a-lifetime chemistry between all of them.
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Does Pep Guardiola like Messi?

“Messi is the best player in the world, so, simply, we just try and keep him happy,” Guardiola said early in his reign.
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What did Mourinho say about Messi?

"It is harder to be Cristiano than Messi,” Mourinho told A Bola in 2012. “Messi grew up in the team where he plays, with the players with whom he plays. Not Cristiano. “He was in England, then they put him here in a losing team.
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Who said Messi is the greatest?

But that hasn't stopped Wayne Rooney from seeing Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer ever. He once mentioned: “Messi. I think I've said this before, but they're both probably the best two players to ever play the game.
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The best is just one, the best is Messi | Pep Guardiola | Champions League



Who is the god of football?

The football game has been graced by some of the most unparalleled talents over the years, but very few of them could be named in contention for the mantle of the god of football. So, who is the god of football? The answer would be Argentinian footballer, Diego Maradona.
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Is Messi better than Ronaldo?

While Ronaldo currently has more goals overall, Messi has the edge in the scoring department, with a higher season average (37.9 to 35), having hit a high of 73 goals in 2011-12, though his average dropped after a disappointing maiden campaign at PSG in 2021-22.
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Did Mourinho coach Messi?

Jose Mourinho says he is grateful to Lionel Messi because the Barcelona star helped make him a better coach. Although the Argentine sensation has never been coached by the Portuguese, the two have been on opposite sides several times as Barca lined up against Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid while Mourinho was in charge.
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Did Messi drink Pepsi?

Messi loves soft drinks

There have been reports about Leo Messi being a big Coca Cola fan (ironically, he has a sponsorship deal with Pepsi now).
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What is Messi favorite soda?

Lionel Messi and his Coca-Cola addiction

Coca-Cola, in particular, was Lionel Messi personal favourite at the time and he used to consume the drink so frequently that he was forced to consult a nutritionist.
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What happen to Messi in Paris?

Messi left Barcelona last year in a sensational free-transfer move to join PSG. He is supposed to stay in Paris until at least June 2023. But according to former Barcelona midfielder Lobo Carrasco, the Argentinean is ready to quit.
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Is Haaland going to Man City?

Manchester City are delighted to confirm the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old will join the Club on 1 July after penning a five-year deal which keeps him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2027.
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Is Messi going to retire?

Ex-FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi plans to retire in the United States after buying a 35% stake in an MLS franchise in 2023. These claims have been made by DirecTV reporter Alex Candal, with Messi set to honor his two-year contract at Paris Saint Germain first and then venture over the Atlantic to Inter Miami.
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Will Messi leave PSG?

Lionel Messi to leave PSG and take dual player-owner role with next club named. Lionel Messi will leave PSG in 2023 to join MLS side Inter Miami where he will also secure a 35 percent ownership stake, claims a source. The Argentine icon, 34, saw his Barcelona career come to a teary end last year.
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Who is the No 1 footballer in the world?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Serie A with 29 goals in 33 games this season. His career numbers are astounding. He is the owner of the Ballon d'Or five times. He has scored 777 times for club and county during his career and is only the second male player to break into the international top 100.
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Who is the soccer goat?

Diego Maradona is the GOAT of soccer. He dominated the game for years at the highest level of soccer, won multiple trophies, including the world cup in 1986, and was one of the most skillful players ever to play the game.
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Is Messi the goat?

GOAT is an acronym, the letters standing for Greatest Of All Time. It's typically used to refer to generational sports stars, with Lionel Messi being a prime example.
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Who is faster Messi or Ronaldo?

Ronaldo is a very fast footballer- but Messi is faster and more agile than him. Messi's body structure is what that helps him to change his pace so quickly and it helps him to change his direction of dribbling without having to bleed away momentum- unlike Ronaldo.
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Who is the king of football all time?

Pelé "The king of football" Pelé was a Brazilian football player who scored more than 1000 goals in his career and became 3 times winner of the World Cup with Brazil.
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Who is the best player in the world 2022?

RadioTimes.com brings you our definitive list of the 10 best football players in the world in 2022.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) ...
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) ...
  • Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) ...
  • Harry Kane (Tottenham) ...
  • Erling Haaland (Dortmund) ...
  • Kylian Mbappe (PSG) ...
  • Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) ...
  • Kevin De Bruyne (Man City)
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Who is the God of dribbling?

Lionel Messi - The King of Dribbling - HD.
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Who is goat of football now?

#1 Lionel Messi (Argentina) - seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. The Copa America triumph cemented Lionel Messi's place as the greatest player of all time.
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Who scored 16 goals in a single match?

The highest number of goals scored by one player in a single Football match is 16. It was scored by Stephan Stanis (France) playing for Racing Club de Lens in December 1942.
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