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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.
Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a major hint that he could one day share the pitch with long-time rival Lionel Messi before they both hang up their boots. With his contract at Al Nassr set to expire on June 30, the Portuguese star’s future remains unclear. A move to Major League Soccer in the U.S. is one of the options on the table.
Speaking ahead of Portugal’s Nations League final against Spain, Ronaldo revealed he’s been approached by an Argentine club to join them for the Club World Cup.
“I have a lot of love for Argentina. My wife is from there,” he said. “I’ve never been to Argentina, but I want to. I was invited to play there. You never know… even at 40, anything can happen.” While he admits it might be unlikely, Ronaldo didn’t completely rule out the possibility, adding a fresh twist to the ongoing speculation about his next move.
Russia’s Mikhail Shchetinin has expressed disappointment over Victor Osimhen’s absence during their international friendly clash with Nigeria on Friday night. The Super Eagles played out a 1-1 draw against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, but Osimhen, one of Nigeria’s key strikers, was not part of the squad.
Speaking after the match, Shchetinin admitted he had been looking forward to going up against the Napoli forward, who recently wrapped up a loan spell at Galatasaray. “It’s a bit of a letdown that some of their top players didn’t come,” he told Championat. “I really wanted to see Osimhen. It would’ve been an exciting challenge.”
He also praised the Nigerian team, mentioning Victor Boniface among the players who impressed him during the encounter. Sources say Osimhen was left out of the squad by coach Eric Chelle as the striker is currently focused on settling his next club move after his loan deal in Turkey ended.
Kylian Mbappé, now a Real Madrid player, has praised Paris Saint-Germain as the best team in last season’s UEFA Champions League. Despite his dramatic exit from PSG to join the Spanish giants last summer, Mbappé showed no hard feelings and celebrated his former club’s historic triumph.
PSG clinched their first-ever Champions League title with a dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena, making up for their painful 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich five years earlier.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Mbappé said, “I was really happy for them. They’ve gone through a lot, and I’ve experienced it too. I’ve been in every part of the Champions League—except winning it.” He added, “They were clearly the best team in Europe. No doubt about it. They earned it.”
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