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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.
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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