Barcelona Striker Reveals Luis Suarez s Important Advice About Playing With Lionel Messi
02/05/21 AT 11:02 PM Teammates no more: Luis Suarez struck up a strong friendship with Lionel Messi at Barcelona, but the Urugayan has now moved to Atletico Madrid Photo: AFP / PAU BARRENA
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Braithwaite ended up asking Luis Suarez for guidance, particularly about Lionel Messi
The Barca striker has been taking a lot of pointers from Henrik Larsson
Before leaving Barcelona, Luis Suarez left Martin Braithwaite some important advice about how he could complement the playing style of Lionel Messi.
In February last year, Braithwaite arrived at Camp Nou as Barcelona’s “emergency signing” from Leganes. Prior to his Barca debut, the Danish striker did his homework and studied how the Messi-Suarez team-up works inside the pitch.
Japanese Lionel Messi Excited About Unique Opportunity
02/06/21 AT 2:57 AM Lionel Messi notched his 20th assist of the season in Barcelona s 1-0 win over Real Valladolid on Saturday. Photo: AFP / CESAR MANSO
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Takefusa Kubo talks about the Tokyo Olympics
Kubo knows safety is the most important thing but says athletes should be ready any time
The former Barcelona academy player has vowed to become a star in Real Madrid
Real Madrid star Takefusa Kubo is thrilled by the idea of possibly representing his country in the Tokyo Olympics.
The pandemic has caused big changes in the sporting world, including the rescheduling of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. But regardless of when the prestigious event will actualize, Kubo, hyped by some as “Japanese Lionel Messi,” insists he would be ready for the “unique opportunity.”
Manchester United s New Signing Likened To Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Nears Debut
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Solskjaer wants Diallo to make his first-team debut in less than a month
The 18-year-old has already earned comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United’s wonderkid hyped as one of the best prospects in the sport could be ready for his senior team call-up.
Amad Diallo completed his move to Old Trafford earlier this month after being monitored by the Red Devils for years. Despite his tender age, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer isn’t hesitating on catapulting the youngster straight to the first team.
Liverpool Update: Lionel Messi-Like Loanee Becomes Championship Star
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Liverpool s Harvey Elliott has been in fine form in his debut season on loan at Blackburn
Elliott was once compared to Lionel Messi by the director of his former club
A Reds assistant manager has hinted at the possibility of bringing the loanee back to Anfield
Harvey Elliott, the Liverpool teenage sensation currently on loan with Blackburn Rovers, is proving why he’s one of the most sought-after rising stars in English soccer.
The 17-year-old, whom Fulham Academy director Huw Jennings once described as a “Lionel Messi-like” youngster, is now considered as one of the most highly-rated players in the EFL Championship and has already made his mark at Blackburn.
Lionel Messi Makes Shocking Cristiano Ronaldo Admission
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Ronaldo insists he never saw Messi as a rival
The pair is still achieving remarkable career milestones even to this day
Lionel Messi has made an interesting reference to Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy.
For more than a decade, Messi vs. Ronaldo has been arguably the greatest rivalry in the beautiful sport of football. Over time, the pair has developed mutual respect towards one another.
In a recent interview with La Sexta, Messi once again addressed his rivalry with Ronaldo. But instead of glorifying both their accomplishments, the Argentine excluded himself in the conversation and put the Portuguese on the same level as some of the greatest athletes of all-time.