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Evra Predicts Messi and Ronaldo Could Face Each Other in Next World Cup Final
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has predicted a sensational World Cup final showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
If it happens, the final would see Argentina take on Portugal, featuring two of football’s greatest stars facing off on the sport’s biggest stage. Despite being in the later stages of their careers, Messi and Ronaldo continue to command global respect and remain standout performers, now playing in the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer for Al-Nassr and Inter Miami, respectively.
Messi led Argentina to glory at the 2022 World Cup, while Ronaldo is still chasing his first World Cup final appearance with Portugal. Both stars are expected to compete in the next edition of the tournament, set to kick off next summer, which many believe could be their final World Cup.
Speaking to Stake.com, Evra described the potential clash as the perfect finale for two football legends. “That would be like the last Marvel movie. Everyone would stop to watch,” he said. “Two legends, one last dance, everyone would tune in.”
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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