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“Never Settle for Second Place” – Messi Tells Barcelona Players
Former Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has sent a strong message to the current Barcelona squad, urging them never to settle for second place in the ongoing La Liga title race.
Messi, who spent over two decades at the club, emphasized the importance of fighting for the top spot, particularly for a club of Barcelona’s stature.
Last season, Barcelona finished second in La Liga, losing out on the title to their fierce rivals, Real Madrid.
Despite their strong performance, they were unable to clinch the championship, and this left a sense of disappointment among the fans and players alike.
This season, however, Barcelona is sitting at the top of the La Liga standings, holding a four-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid.
Yet, Real Madrid still has a game in hand, meaning the race for the title remains close and intense.
In an interview with Mundodeportivo, Messi, who is now playing for Inter Miami, spoke about what it means to represent Barcelona.
He made it clear that the club’s players must always aim for the top, no matter the circumstances.
“You can never accept to be second if you’re wearing a Barça shirt,” Messi stated.
“This means you’re part of the biggest club in the world.”
Messi went on to stress that, even if the team doesn’t win, they must remain committed to competing until the very last match of the season.
“Even if you don’t win, at least you must compete for the title till the very end,” he said.
Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, has expressed his admiration for Jadon Sancho’s performances this season, admitting he is “quite surprised” by the winger’s consistency and impact.
Sancho joined Chelsea on a season-long loan from Manchester United during last summer’s transfer window.
His departure from Old Trafford came at a time when his career seemed to have hit a rough patch under Erik ten Hag.
Maresca, who took over as Chelsea’s manager with a vision to rebuild and compete at the highest level, praised Sancho’s efforts. “Jadon has really impressed me.
I knew his capabilities before he arrived, but what has stood out is his consistency. He’s been performing at a high level for most of the season, which is not easy in this league,” Maresca remarked.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has pledged to give his all to secure Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Chelle was officially introduced during a grand ceremony held at the media conference room of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. He signed a two-year contract with the option to extend for an additional year.
In his speech, Chelle expressed gratitude for the opportunity. “I want to thank my agent, the NFF, the NSC, and all Nigerians for this big opportunity.
Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an incredible job, and I do not take this appointment lightly. I’m overjoyed and committed to doing my absolute best,” he said.
Known for his preference for attacking football, Chelle highlighted his approach to the game, saying, “Football is about scoring goals, so I favour an attacking style.
I understand the expectations of Nigerians and will work diligently with my team to achieve our shared goal of World Cup qualification.”
Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola states that Kyle Walker will only leave the team under the right conditions.
The player recently informed Guardiola about his desire to leave in order to play abroad. Guardiola considers the player’s request but states that his leaving depends on the market and agreement between the two parties.
The Manager speaks on this “He wants to go… now depends on the market and the agreement between all parties. He’s a top class player!”
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