‘They are from another planet’ – Willian picks better player between Messi, Ronaldo
Former Chelsea winger, Willian has picked Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo as the better player. The Brazilian said he prefers the Argentine over the Portuguese, but admitted that he loves them both. According to Willian, Messi and Ronaldo are from another planet because of their performances for both club and country over the years. When […] ‘They are from another planet’ – Willian picks…
During Argentina's retirement match against Benin, Lionel Messi's final appearance for the national team, a Benin player persistently sought a selfie with the football superstar. The 39-year-old Messi had scored once and provided two assists in the 3-0 victory, marking his 21-year career with Argentina. Despite the excitement generated by Messi's presence, one Benin player's behavior was deemed inappropriate.
After the final whistle, Messi attempted to comfort his teammates as he bid farewell to the Argentina jersey, but the persistent Benin fan persisted. Fortunately, teammate Amiro Amadou intervened, encouraging the Benin player to respect Messi's space. Messi, visibly emotional, addressed the crowd, acknowledging the significance of the occasion and the loss of his father, who had been present for most of his career but missed the final game.
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