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.”
Real Madrid Plans To Make Son Heung-Min Next Cristiano Ronaldo, Report Suggests
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Tottenham striker Son Heung-Min has been linked to Real Madrid
Los Blancos view Son as a player who can fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018, reports say
The Spurs are confident the South Korean will stay
Real Madrid may have found its new Cristiano Ronaldo in Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min, a report suggests.
The Spurs may have been inconsistent in their past few outings, but Son’s goalscoring has remained steady. In fact, alongside Harry Kane, Son has been a reliable striker for Jose Mourinho, and clubs across Europe’s top five leagues are now considering a transfer swoop.