independent– Pep Guardiola has insisted that Lionel Messi deserved to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, following the Argentina forward’s record seventh triumph. Messi was named the best men’s player in the world on Monday night, beating Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea
express– If there is anyone who knows the influence Lionel Messi can have on a team, it is Pep Guardiola. Nobody thought Messi was washed up and past it after he left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, but there were legitimate questions about how Mauricio Pochettino’s side would function following his arrival. Was Messi […]
express– Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he’s never seen Lionel Messi as a rival in the aftermath of Juventus’ 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday night. The Portugal international was the star of the show at the Nou Camp, finding the net twice. And while plenty has been written about the footballing gods over the years, the 35-year-old has insisted he […]