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Rodri Calls Messi the Greatest Footballer Ever After Winning His First Ballon d’Or
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has named Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time, expressing his admiration for the Argentine star’s unmatched skill and dominance on the field.
Rodri, who recently clinched the 2024 Ballon d’Or award for his exceptional performances, spoke candidly about his respect for Messi during an interview with El Hormiguero.
While acknowledging his own prestigious accolade, Rodri highlighted the incredible achievement of Messi, who has won the Ballon d’Or an unprecedented eight times—three more than his longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo, now with Al Nassr.
The Spanish midfielder described the sense of inevitability Messi brings to a game, sharing his own experiences of trying to stop the legendary player on the pitch.
“Zero doubts. For me, Leo Messi is the best player ever,” Rodri said.
“When he received the ball, you knew something dangerous was coming.
I’d try to take the ball away from him, but he’d glide past me like I wasn’t even there.”
Messi’s eight Ballon d’Or wins solidify his legacy as one of football’s all-time greats.
From his years dominating at Barcelona to leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 and now continuing to shine at Inter Miami, Messi has redefined what it means to be a football icon.
His rivalry with Ronaldo has fueled endless debates, but his consistency, versatility, and sheer brilliance have left even his opponents, like Rodri, in awe.
Rodri’s recognition of Messi’s greatness reflects the respect Messi commands within the football community.
Despite earning his first Ballon d’Or after a stellar season, including guiding Manchester City to a historic treble, Rodri still points to Messi’s long-standing brilliance as the pinnacle of football excellence.
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Shaka Hislop Recommends Pedro Neto For Premier League Signing
Former West Ham United Goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop picks player Pedro Neto to be signed in Premier League this season. Hislop shares that the Chelsea player will add a different change to the team in terms of wide are.
Hislop speaks on ESPN and shares what eh thinks of Neto being signed in “Well, he cost Chelsea quite a bit of money. And you knew the player who was coming from Wolves. I just think he gives them a different dynamic in those wide areas. Every time he comes off the bench he changes the game for Chelsea.”
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Manchester United Shows Interest In Signing PSG Striker, Randal Kolo Muani
Manchester United shows interties in signing PSG striker, Randal Kolo Muani on loan for the rest of the season during the January window transfer. Ruben Amorim wants to trust France international to help forward his team till the end of the year.
The Manchester United Strikers, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have failed to impress the coach and team this seasons and Amorim is fighting to better the defences of the team. He decided to come up with plan B which is loaning a striker during the January window transfers from France.
Although the PSG striker wants to remain in the club to continue proving himself and achieve his accomplishment, however joining Man United is definitely appealing to him.
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Former Super Eagles Striker Odion Ighalo Sympathizes With Nigerian’s Struggles
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo sympathises with Nigerians with current state of the country. The former strike goes to his social post sharing a picture the captioning “Who else notice say NO Apolo this year because everybody eyes don see shege!!!!! God abeg o.”
He states that Nigerians have suffered too much this year for even Apolo to even come this year. Nigerians share their thoughts on the frustrating year and economic changes of the country in the comment section.
A User commented “Everybody eyes dey shine pass police torchlight”. Another user shares “Even Apolo eye don see pepper”.
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