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Van Bommel Says Yamal Is Better Than 17-Year-Old Messi

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Ex-Bayern Munich star Mark van Bommel has boldly claimed that Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is ahead of Lionel Messi at the same age. Speaking with Voetbalzone, Van Bommel said Yamal is doing far more at 17 than Messi did when he first broke into Barcelona’s senior team.

“In Messi’s early days with the first team, he didn’t play as many matches as Yamal is playing now,” the Dutchman explained. “For that reason, at 17, Yamal is better.” However, Van Bommel made it clear there’s still a long way to go for the young Spaniard if he wants to be anywhere near Messi’s legendary status.

“Messi has stayed at the top for twenty years, which is unbelievable,” he said. “If Yamal hopes to match Messi’s goal record, he’ll need to bag around 500 more. That’s nearly 30 goals every season.” Van Bommel, who also played for AC Milan, praised Yamal’s potential but admitted he isn’t the best in the world yet. “He’s not the best right now, but he’s definitely on the right path.”


 

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Udinese Demands €15M for Maduka Okoye Amid Sporting Fraud Allegations

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It has been reported that football club Udinese has demanded the sum of €15 million to sell their Nigerian player, Maduka Okoye.

It has been noted by football transfer expert, Ekrem Konur, that the player has been offered to Galatasaray club.

However, the clubs are still in negotiations before the transfer can occur. This transfer offer was prompted by the fact that the Nigerian player was filed on a sporting fraud case and faces the risk of getting a four-year ban if found guilty.


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Victor Boniface Says He Rejected Premier League Move Due to Too Much Pressure

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Victor Boniface has opened up about turning down a move to the English Premier League, despite receiving attractive offers in the past. The Nigerian striker, who currently stars for Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, said he’s not a fan of the Premier League and prefers to avoid clubs that come with too much pressure.

Speaking on The Culture League podcast, the 24-year-old explained that he always considers the style of play and environment before agreeing to any move. “It’s not that I wouldn’t go to the Premier League if the chance came,” he said. “But for me, it has to be the right team. I look at the way they play, how they operate, and how much pressure comes with being there.”

He revealed that after a strong season in Belgium, he received big-money offers from England but turned them down because the fit didn’t feel right. “Some players don’t perform well under intense pressure,” Boniface said. “So I chose a team where I felt I could truly grow and enjoy football.”


 

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Messi Set MLS Record as he Scores Two Goals for Inter Miami to Beat Nashville

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Lionel Messi continued his incredible run of form on Saturday, scoring twice in Inter Miami’s 2-0 win over Nashville SC. The 38-year-old captain made history once again, becoming the first player in MLS to score multiple goals in five straight matches; a record he just set last week with four consecutive braces.

Messi opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning free-kick, marking the 69th direct free-kick goal of his career. He sealed the win in the 62nd minute, calmly rounding the goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the net. With 16 goals this season, Messi now shares the top scorer spot with Nashville’s Sam Surridge.


 

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