Messi might be the only footballer whose club and national federation can be surrounded by investigations involving alleged referee payments, money laundering and corruption yet the media still treat any questions about his legacy as blasphemy.
Now imagine Cristiano Ronaldo played for a Real Madrid investigated by Spanish authorities over referee payments, while Portugal’s federation faced scrutiny from the FBI. It would define his entire career.
With Messi, we’re told none of it matters.
That double standard is not a coincidence.
BeIN commentator:
“Some endings make you stop, and bring back a story that passed in front of you over the years. In most cases, you only come out saying that you are lucky to have lived this period. Whoever witnessed the era is not the same as one who read about it. The difference is very big.
We are indebted to this legend. He took us to ports of pleasure and fascination many times. He was very generous with us. His passion, competitiveness, and continuity came before his numbers, which are difficult to match, or even impossible to repeat. Football is the city of the Don. He took it far and left it with a legacy that generations are truly entitled to be proud of”
All this talk about Caitlin Clark not being in the GOAT convo until she wins…
Her deciding to stay home, going to Iowa & taking them to back-to-back National Chip games is more impressive than if she joined a powerhouse & won multiple natty’s with other 5 ⭐️’s & WNBA talent