“Haaland is Similar to Messi in Numbers, But They Are Different Players” – Guardiola

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1 year ago

January 17, 2025

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently reflected on his experience working with two of football’s biggest stars, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi.

Currently managing Haaland at Man City, Guardiola previously worked with Messi during their time at Barcelona between 2008 and 2012.

With Haaland’s recent signing of a new nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City, Guardiola was asked to compare the Norwegian striker to the legendary Messi.

While Guardiola acknowledged similarities between the two, particularly in their goal-scoring abilities, he was quick to point out their differences.

“In terms of numbers and scoring goals, he is similar to Leo [Messi], but they are different players,” Guardiola explained.

“You can’t really compare them. Leo can play in different positions and create chances for his teammates. It’s incomparable.”

Despite his high praise for Haaland, Guardiola admitted that the 23-year-old still has room for improvement.

“Of course, he can improve. The contract won’t make him better, it’s his confidence and his desire that will take him to the next level,” he said.

“He’s a Problem” – Scholes Speaks on Odegaard’s Performance

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19 hours ago

April 30, 2026

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Former footballer Paul Scholes condemns Martin Odegaard and speaks on his performance in the Arsenal team.

The football legend shared how it is the captain that is bringing the team down, as he is not playing his position properly “That game on Saturday [Arsenal vs Newcastle], I didn’t see all of it, I probably saw the first half an hour, but I think Odegaard is a big problem for them.”

“I love Odegaard, I think he’s brilliant. Technically, he’s great, but he doesn’t play his position properly. Half the time I saw him in the first 20 minutes, he was almost the deepest man.”

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Peter Obi Condemns Delta Police K1lling, Calls It Abuse of Power

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2 days ago

April 29, 2026

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Nigerian politician Peter Obi reacts to the viral incident that occurred in Delta State.

It can be noted that Obi is reacting to the clip of a police officer shooting and killing an already restrained suspect.

Obi stated that it was a serious violation and abuse of power “The extrajudicial killing of a young Nigerian in Effurun, Delta State, by a police officer, Mr. Mene Ogidi, is not only barbaric but also a grave violation of the rule of law.

“Over time, human society has moved away from an era when lives could be taken without consequence. Through the evolution of civilisation, a fundamental principle has emerged: no one should be punished or deprived of life without due process and a fair determination of guilt.”