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Frank Lampard Declares Messi and Ronaldo Equal in Greatness
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has expressed his belief that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are on equal footing in the realm of football greatness.
In a recent interview with Diario AS, the former midfielder emphasized that neither player should be considered superior to the other.
Lampard, who faced both superstars during his career, acknowledged their extraordinary talents and contributions to the sport.
He noted that he has played against Ronaldo numerous times, particularly during the latter’s tenure at Manchester United, while also facing Messi in several memorable matches between Chelsea and Barcelona.
When discussing Messi, Lampard remarked, “For me individually, in terms of talent, he is probably the greatest ever in my opinion.”
However, he also praised Ronaldo for his impressive work ethic, dedication, and remarkable goal-scoring record.
“What he has done in terms of self-improvement, numbers, and hunger means they are just there together,” Lampard stated.
The football icon stressed the importance of respecting both players equally, stating, “It’s not fair to try and put one above the other.
They’ve been the most amazing players.” With such high praise, Lampard joins the many who recognize the unique talents and achievements of both Messi and Ronaldo as they continue to shape the landscape of football history.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Super Falcons for their remarkable victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. In a gripping final held Saturday night in Rabat, the Nigerian team came from behind to defeat the host nation, Morocco, 3-2.
The Atlas Lionesses had taken an early lead with goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanna Mssoudy, but the Super Falcons showed resilience and turned the game around in the second half.
Esther Okoronkwo sparked the comeback, followed by goals from Folashade Ijamilusi and Jennifer Echegini, who came off the bench to seal the win. This marks the 10th time Nigeria has lifted the WAFCON trophy.
Reacting to the win, President Tinubu commended the team on his official X account, calling them “Superior Super Falcons” and applauding their never-give-up spirit. He noted that the players embraced the challenge and represented the country in true Nigerian fashion.
“They went, they saw, and they conquered again,” he said. Also, Super Falcons is expected to be received by the president when they return home.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a dramatic comeback on Saturday night to defeat Morocco 3-2 and win the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Playing in front of a home crowd in Rabat, the Moroccans took control early with first-half goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy, putting Nigeria under pressure.
But the Falcons refused to back down. Esther Okoronkwo converted a penalty to make the comeback, then set up Folashade Ijamilusi to level the score.
With time running out, Jennifer Echegini connected with a well-placed free-kick to seal the win. The result not only stunned the hosts but also secured Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title, more than any other team in Africa.
Major League Soccer has handed one-game suspensions to Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba after they skipped this week’s All-Star events.
Despite being voted into the MLS All-Star Game, both players were absent from the All-Star skills challenge on Tuesday and the match against Mexico’s Liga MX select side on Wednesday. Under league rules, players who miss the All-Star match without prior approval face an automatic suspension.
As a result, Messi and Alba will sit out Inter Miami’s upcoming league clash against Cincinnati. Inter Miami’s managing owner, Jorge Mas, shared that Messi is “extremely upset” about the suspension, adding, “I don’t agree with the rule, and I’ve made that very clear to the commissioner.”
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