This is Messi partying in Ibiza on April 30th, 2009.
Just two days later he went on score a brace in El Clásico and inspire Barça to a 6-2 win away at the Bernabeu.
What a player.
Contrary to popular belief Messi used to be a bad boy before becoming a family man. He grew up with Ronaldinho and Deco so you can’t be surprised. Before the clásicos in 2012 he was seen partying like a mad man in Ibiza just a few days before the games yet put on a masterclass.
It kills me how people like this and the media have been doing mental gymnastics to keep Messi from winning the Ballon d’Or pretty much his entire career.
In 2013, Messi “didn’t deserve it” because Ronaldo scored a hat trick in a WCQ game against Sweden and FIFA extended the voting period right after that.
In 2014, Messi “didn’t deserve it” because he lost the World Cup final.
In 2016, Messi “didn’t deserve it” because he lost the Copa America final.
In 2018, Messi finished FIFTH in the BdO because Argentina got knocked out of the WC in the RO16 by the eventual champions.
NOW, suddenly they claim it’s a “calendar year” award that can only be won by players in the top 5 leagues despite Messi humiliating those players from top 5 leagues.
FUCK THAT. He should win it every year he achieves something with Argentina after all the times he was deprived of it due to lack of international success, despite being the best player of the calendar year.
Subbing off your attackers for defenders with 20 minutes plus added time to go in a World Cup semi against Lionel fucking Messi has got to be one of the worst managerial decisions I've ever seen.
Messi made it happen but we couldn't have done it without you, señor Tuchel. ❤️
Compare Argentina shouting their national anthem at the sky to the English barely lip syncing.
You might as well get the plane to Heathrow ready. Hand over the Falklands while you're at it.
I haven't been this excited for a match in years.
This is going to be a historic match, one that we will remember for decades.
One of Messi's biggest matches in his career all things considered.
FIFA restricted a team with Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Doué, Barcola and Cherki to 0.30 xG, 0 big chances and 3 shots on target to rig it for Messi and Argentina.
FIFA restricted a team with Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Doué, Barcola and Cherki to 0.30 xG, 0 big chances and 3 shots on target to rig it for Messi and Argentina.
Can't believe I have to witness Yerry Mina on the pitch in 2026.
Won't forgive him for the shit he pulled at Levante in 2017/18 to fuck up the invincible league title.