In our previous listicle, we mentioned the four teams Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has scored most goals against. Obviously, all four teams were Spanish e.g. Atheltic Bilbao, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla. This time around, we will mention the four non-Spanish teams that have had the worst of the little Argentine. SPOILER ALERT: the […]
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4 teams Messi has scored most goals against
Lionel Messi is one of the most lethal goal-scorers the world of football has ever seen. Not just that, he has produced some of the most magical moments while scoring those goals too. For example, his goal against Getafe as a 19-year-old when he took the ball from the half-way line, beat absolutely everyone and […]
OPINION: Why Messi’s exclusion from the Balon d’Or top 3 means nothing
Lionel Messi was, for the first time in almost a decade, left out of the FIFA player of the year’s top-three. This year, Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric, Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Muhammad Salah will contest for glory. The little Argentine’s exclusion from the top-three surprised many football experts and fans alike. […]
Twitter battle: Lionel Messi or Serena Williams, who is the GOAT athlete?
‘Who is the greatest athlete of all time?’, the question has caused quite a stir on Twitter, and two of the finest sports personalities are under the spotlight. Twitter users started an online battle on Monday debating over who between Lionel Messi and Serena Williams was the greatest athlete of all time. Barcelona fans – […]
Why Argentina’s decision to not let anyone wear Messi’s number 10 is a good idea
Argentina interim coach Lionel Scaloni has opted against handing Lionel Messi‘s number 10 to anyone in the team, and he has made the right decision. The Barcelona captain has decided to take some time off of the national team duties due to constant set-backs, which means the legendary number 10 will remain vacant for Argentina’s […]
Real Madrid less effective without Ronaldo, says Messi
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi was surprised by Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to quit Real Madrid and sign for Italian champions Juventus. Ronaldo joined Juventus in July for £105m, a move that left many in shock. Speaking to Catalunya Radio, Messi said that Cristiano’s sudden move surprised him and that he did not imagine the Portuguese star […]
4 times Messi proved he is the GOAT
Lionel Messi has been performing at the top-level for as long as we can remember. The little Argentine started his career at just 17 years of age, and now, 14 years later, he is one of the greatest footballers to have graced the game. But there have been times when he has looked larger than […]
Ronaldo ‘furious’ at losing to Modric for UEFA player of year
Cristiano Ronaldo was hopping mad at losing out to Croatia star Luka Modric for the UEFA Player of the Year, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri revealed on Friday. Real Madrid and Croatia midfield star Modric beat his former teammate Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to the prize which was awarded on Thursday in Monaco. “Yesterday he […]
Neymar ‘desperate’ for Barca return, Coutinho tells Messi
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar is ‘desperate’ to make a move back to the Camp Nou, Philippe Coutinho has reportedly told Barcelona captain Lionel Messi. According to Spanish website Don Balon, Coutinho has told Messi that former Barcelona frontman Neymar is ‘desperate’ to make a come-back. Also read: 4 reasons why Messi deserved to win UEFA POTY […]
Ronaldo not winning UEFA award ‘shameful’, says Jorge Mendes
Real Mardrid midfielder Luka Modric was made the UEFA Player of the Year award 2018 on Thursday, but it seems like Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes is not pleased with the decision. “It’s ridiculous, shameful. The winner is not in doubt, as Ronaldo is the best in his position. Football is played on the field […]