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Barcelona can't rush Messi back - Rivaldo

Lionel Messi thinks football "like life, will never be the same again" as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, as ...

‘He is the first to suffer’ – Aguero defends Messi

April 28, 2020

Sergio Aguero says that he does not understand criticism directed at Lionel Messi for Argentina, insisting the superstar is the "first ...

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‘Without the ball, Aguero watched games like a fan!’

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

April 15, 2020

Sergio Aguero has always been a “killer in the box”, says former Atletico Madrid boss Javier Aguirre, but the Manchester City star used to watch ...

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‘Football owes Messi but World Cup won’t define him’ – Crespo

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

April 9, 2020

Football “owes” Lionel Messi, says Hernan Crespo, but the “greatness” of a Barcelona superstar will not be diminished if his career ends ...

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I tore up Real Madrid’s letter telling me to miss World Cup final – Di Maria

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

March 31, 2020

Angel Di Maria has revealed that he tore up a letter from Real Madrid requesting that he miss the 2014 World Cup ...

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Football will be unfair if Messi doesn’t win a World Cup – Ustari

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

March 27, 2020

Argentina goalkeeper Oscar Ustari has declared it would be unfair if Lionel Messi was unable to enjoy World Cup success before his ...

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‘We have to kick him, once each!’ – Melo

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

March 20, 2020

Felipe Melo has revealed that Brazil used to tactically kick out at Lionel Messi to disturb the Argentina star's rhythm as it was the ...

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Comparing Maradona & Messi is like comparing Picasso to Mozart – Ottavio Bianchi

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

February 25, 2020

Former Napoli midfielder Ottavio Bianchi has said that comparing Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi is like comparing Picasso to Mozart. Messi and Barcelona travel ...

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Messi: I think less and less about scoring goals every day

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

January 16, 2020

Barcelona star Lionel Messi claims that he thinks “less and less” about scoring goals as he enters the twilight years of ...

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‘Messi is the best No. 9, 10, 11, 7, 6, 5, 4’ – Guardiola laughs off Aguero comparison

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

January 13, 2020

Sergio Aguero's phenomenal goalscoring exploits for Manchester City make him one of the best in world football, but Pep Guardiola maintains Lionel ...

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Argentina needs Copa America more than just Messi – Scaloni

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

December 4, 2019

Lionel Scaloni hopes the 2020 Copa America is not Lionel Messi's last and stressed Argentina need silverware more than their superstar does. Argentina ...

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Messi claims he can become even better after winning sixth Ballon d’Or

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

December 3, 2019

Lionel Messi says that he believes he can still do more even after claiming his record-breaking sixth Ballon d'Or on ...

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Messi tries to manipulate referees – Thiago Silva

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

November 17, 2019

Brazil captain Thiago Silva has accused his Argentina counterpart Lionel Messi of trying to influence the referee during Friday’s friendly ...

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Icardi could return to Argentina squad – Scaloni

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

November 15, 2019

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has opened the door to a potential return to the national team for Mauro Icardi, with the ...

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Brazil not scared of Messi and Argentina – Thiago Silva

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

November 12, 2019

Brazil captain Thiago Silva is not concerned about coming up against Lionel Messi in Friday's clash with bitter rivals Argentina, rather seeing ...

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‘I’m not dying’ – Argentina legend Maradona dismisses daughter’s concerns

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

November 6, 2019

Diego Maradona has insisted that he is "very healthy" despite his daughter's claims that the Gimnasia La Plata manager is "dying ...

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I’m trying to protect Gnabry – Low applauded Gnabry

by BamBam, Lagos Nig.

October 10, 2019

Germany boss Joachim Low applauded Serge Gnabry’s “very dangerous” performance in Germany’s 2-2 draw with Argentina on Wednesday but added that his choice ...