Titapulga

Tiki Taka is what Blaugrana did and it is perfectly presented by the present of La Pulga (Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini)

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🚨 Sevilla head coach Luís García Plaza:

🗣️ “This Barça team is light-years ahead of the rest.

Look, we only lost 3-1, and the simple fact that we managed to compete with them for part of the match already makes it feel like we achieved something really good.

So far, the other teams have been swept aside by this Barça side.”

[SethOfficial @UTD_Seth001]

🚨Sevilla head coach Luis García on Barcelona’s 3-1 comeback against Sevilla:

🗣️ Luis García: “Tonight was one of those games where you sit on the bench and eventually tell yourself, ‘There is nothing more we can do.’

We started brilliantly. Our plan was simple: don’t let Lamine Yamal feel comfortable. We spent the entire week preparing for it, talking about his movement, his ability to receive between the lines, and we even asked our fans to make it difficult for him from the first minute.

Then we go 1-0 up.

I looked at my players and applauded them. I told them, ‘Now every loose ball is ours. Get to the ground, fight for everything, don’t give Barcelona a second.’

Five minutes later, Raphinha receives the ball.

I watched him take on my defender, sit him down, then do the same thing to my goalkeeper before calmly finishing.

I just stood there.

I told the defenders, ‘Okay, it’s 1-1. Forget it. Stay focused. Don’t lose concentration.’

Then Lamine gets the ball, puts a cross into the box and somehow a space appears that wasn’t there two seconds earlier.

Raphinha is there.

Header.

2-1.

At that moment, I scratched my head and looked at my bench. Then I looked across at Barcelona’s bench and thought, ‘This is going to be a very long night.’

It wasn’t.

Raphinha gets the ball again, takes my goalkeeper out of the equation and lifts the finish over him.

Hat-trick.

That was the moment I realised our problem tonight wasn’t Lamine Yamal.

It wasn’t Barcelona’s possession.

It wasn’t even their quality.

Our problem was Raphinha.

You stop him in midfield, he appears in the box. You defend the box, he finds another way. You put two players on him, he creates space for someone else.

And the frightening thing for a coach is watching your goalkeeper and defenders sitting on the ground after a goal.

Not once.

Twice.

Tonight Barcelona didn’t need to play the most beautiful football we have ever seen from them.

They just needed Raphinha to remind everyone why his name belongs in the Ballon d’Or conversation.

We tried to stop him.

We failed.

And when Raphinha decides he is going to win the game, sometimes there is simply nowhere to hide.”

[Appie Culé @appiecule]

The fastest contract renewal in football history.

Barcelona had just one meeting with Raphinha and his family to discuss a new deal, and only a few days later, the club renewed his contract.

In an era of huge salaries, endless negotiations and agents trying to get the best possible deal, Raphinha apparently only needed one sentence:

“Raphinha, we want to renew your contract.”

The strangest thing is that he doesn’t even have an agent. He just goes to meet Deco and Laporta and says: “Just give me the contract and let me sign.”

What a man. ❤️

[Troy || FT @Troy_ft]

🚨 Gabriel Jesus on the difference between playing under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal and Hansi Flick at Barcelona:

🗣️ “At Arsenal, Mikel Arteta taught me to understand the game differently. Every movement has a purpose. Arsenal want to control the ball, build from the back and create openings with combinations and patience. I learned a lot from that.”

“But Barcelona is different. Under Flick, we play with a very high line and constantly try to put the opponent under pressure. Everything feels more direct. The moment we win the ball, our first thought is to attack. The movement around you is so quick that you have to read the situation and know your next move before the ball even reaches you.”

“Last night against Racing, when Lamine [Yamal] played the ball into me, I already knew what I wanted to do. At that moment, I felt the goal was there before I even finished the action. I just had to stay calm and finish it.”

“I respect the way Barcelona move the ball. The rotations, the runs, the way Raphinha, Lamine, Adeyemi and the midfielders constantly create spaces — it makes you feel that another chance is always coming.”

“At Arsenal, I was used to a different rhythm. We could dominate possession, move the opponent around and wait for the right moment. Here, Flick wants that same control, but with even more urgency. When there is space, attack it. When you lose the ball, react immediately.”

“That is what surprised me most. Even at 6–2, Barcelona were still pushing for another goal. Lamine kept running, Adeyemi kept pressing and everyone wanted more.”

“Flick has a very clear mentality: don’t stop because you are winning. Keep attacking, keep moving and keep creating. Last night showed exactly what he wants from us.”

“Scoring my first goal in this kind of Barcelona performance was special. But what impressed me most was the football before the goal — the movement, the pressure and the confidence. That is the Barcelona way.”

[Chino @ChinoUTD]

🚨 Raphinha on his recent conversation with Neymar:

“I spoke with Ney recently and asked him something. I said, ‘When you were at your best at Barcelona, what did you understand that I can still add to my game?’

He laughed and said, ‘Rafa, your problem is you’re asking how to become more like me when Barcelona don’t need another Neymar.’

Then he told me something that stayed with me. He said, ‘You’re a very strange Brazilian.’

I asked him what that was supposed to mean.

He said, ‘You have the Brazilian part… you want the ball, you want to create, you want to cause problems. But then you spent years in England, so after losing the ball you chase somebody for 40 metres like they’ve offended you personally.’

He said that combination is why my game has become difficult to read. Now I’m playing as Barcelona’s No. 9, scoring goals, but I still want to press, create and go wide.

Then he said, ‘So stop trying to become prime Neymar. Barcelona already had him. See how far this version of Raphinha can go.’

I liked that.

Then before we finished he said, ‘And don’t stop causing trouble.’

I said, ‘Ney, on the pitch, yes?’

He just laughed.

[ɢᴏᴀʟ ᴠᴇʀꜱᴇ @GoalVersee]

🚨 MAJOUR BREAKING: America just announced yesterday’s final as the most VIEWED final in America history.

Over 2.3 Billion people stayed awake to witness it. 🤯

[Barça Universal @BarcaUniversal]

🚨 Karim Adeyemi: "Barça is not just a club, it's like a family. I didn't look it up on the internet or ask anyone; it's something you feel."

"When I arrived here, I noticed that the atmosphere was different and I felt at home very quickly. I see it every day, in the club and on the street, when people approach you and make you feel welcome."

"Even the older guys smile at you because they've seen you on TV or at the stadium. It's a different feeling and it shows how warm and family-like this place is."

[BigMoh jr @BiggestMohhh]

🚨🎙️ Hansi Flick on why Anthony Gordon didn’t get a minute in Barcelona’s 7-2 win over Racing Santander:

“Honestly, I’m someone who really likes rotation, so Gordon not getting minutes is not a big deal like some media are making it.

“When Raphinha was substituted, he actually suggested that we bring Gordon on, saying it would be good for his confidence to get on the scoresheet.

“I respect that idea from our captain, as he always looks out for his teammates’ happiness, and I was ready to take Adeyemi off. But Gordon politely told me that he appreciated Raphinha wanting to help him, but honestly, he wasn’t worried about scoring. He knew his goals would come and asked me to leave Adeyemi on because he was having a great game and enjoying himself.

“That gesture really impressed me. This kind of love and support for teammates is exactly what I enjoy about this team.”

[Pretty Zam @prettyzam61]

Another trophy in the cabinet for the GOAT.

49 and counting.

The most decorated player💙❤️

[ɢᴏᴀʟ ᴠᴇʀꜱᴇ @GoalVersee]

🚨🎙️ Casemiro: Although I have 5 champions league but the truth is, I have never been happy after winning a trophy as i am tonight.

Maybe the reason is because I just won a trophy with the greatest footballer in football history.

[BigMoh jr @BiggestMohhh]

🚨🎙️ Lionel Messi on the Ballon d’Or:

“I’m honestly very grateful to be nominated again. To see so many legends and former players supporting me, wanting me to win and rooting for me means a lot. I don’t take that love for granted.

“But if I’m being completely honest, I feel like I’ve done enough. I’ve won this award, I’ve achieved almost everything I dreamed of in football, and I don’t feel like I have anything left to prove.

“Of course, winning it would always be special, but at this stage of my career, I would actually be happier seeing a new player lift it. There are so many young talents who are doing incredible things and deserve their moment.

“If my name is called, I’ll appreciate it. But if it goes to someone else, I’ll be just as happy. Football is always moving forward, and sometimes it’s good to let the next generation have their moment.”

[GOAT @GOA10T]

🗣️ خاميس رودريغيز:

"عندما انتهت مباراتنا أمام الأرجنتين في نهائي كوبا أمريكا، ذهبت لرؤية ميسي وقلت له: «ليو، مبروك، هل أنت بخير؟»

ابتسم وقال:

«أنا بخير يا خاميس، شكرًا لك، وبالتوفيق».
لاحظت أن كاحله كان متورمًا، فقلت له: «أعتقد أنه يجب أن تتلقى العلاج الآن، فكاحلك ليس بخير».
فأجابني: «أنا بخير الآن. طالما أننا فزنا والأرجنتين بخير، فأنا بخير أيضًا».

فكرت في نفسي:

هذا اللاعب فاز بكل شيء في كرة القدم. لو كنت مكانه، لكنت ألعب من أجل المتعة فقط، لكنه لا يزال يضحي بنفسه من أجل بلاده، ويغادر الملعب مصابًا ويبكي، وكأنه لم يفز بأي لقب، أو كأنه ليس أفضل لاعب في العالم.

ميسي رمز للوطنية وحب بلاده، وما حققه مع الأرجنتين لم يحققه أي لاعب أو شخص آخر في تاريخ الأرجنتين. إنه لاعب يستحق تمثالًا في كل مدينة أرجنتينية."

إشادة من عبقري بعبقري 👏🇦🇷🐐

[CentreGoalHQ @centreGoalHQ]

🚨 HAALAND: “MY FAVORITE FOR THE BALLON D’OR? MESSI.”

🎙️Interviewer: Erling, you’re nominated for the Ballon d’Or yourself. Who’s your favorite to win it?

🗣️Haaland: Messi.

🎙️Interviewer: Messi over yourself?

🗣️Haaland: Yes. I’m competitive and obviously I want to win, but if you ask me who I think is the greatest, it’s Messi.

🎙️Interviewer: What makes Messi your choice?

🗣️Haaland: He can score, create, control games and make difficult things look easy. For me, he’s the complete footballer.

🎙️Interviewer: What about Ronaldo?

🗣️Haaland: Cristiano is a legend, but my favorite is Messi.

🎙️Interviewer: So if Messi wins ahead of you, you won’t complain?

🗣️Haaland: No. I’ll congratulate him. I know how good he is.

[FC Barcelona Fans Nation @fcbfn_live]

🚨🎙️ Casemiro on Lionel Messi:

🗣️ “People actually don’t understand how good this man is. They think I just woke up one day and started calling him the GOAT. No. Come and watch Messi in training, then you’ll understand.”

“What he does in matches is only what people see. In training, he does things that leave you speechless.”

🗣️ “And honestly, if Messi wanted to finish with the most goals in history, I think he’d do it easily. But that’s not what drives him. He enjoys creating, assisting and making everyone around him better. That’s the difference.”

“A great player wants to score the goal. MESSI WANTS TO CONTROL THE ENTIRE GAME. And after seeing him up close, I have no doubt he’s the greatest footballer I’ve ever seen.” 🐐👑❤️

WHEN YOU WATCH MESSI UP CLOSE, YOU UNDERSTAND WHY HE IS DIFFERENT FROM EVERYONE ELSE. 😭🐐✨

[FullTime90 @FullTime90X]

🚨🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski:

🗣️ “I miss Barcelona every single day. Since the day I left Barça, it feels like there is a void in my heart that no happiness in the world can fill. 💔

🗣️ “This is a completely unique feeling. I never felt this way when I left Dortmund for Bayern or Bayern for Barcelona.

🗣️ “Barcelona was truly special to me. I can’t describe in words how much I love that club.” 🔵🔴❤️

[koko💙❤️ @KosisoVall]

🚨Zlatan Ibrahimović on Kylian Mbappé’s claim that no player had a better season than him

“I read Mbappé. He says no player had a better season than him.
I laugh.

He has the ego of Ronaldo and the football of a mediocre player. Ronaldo talked because the paper was full. This one talks because the paper is empty.
Madrid won nothing. France finished fourth. Then he speaks like a king.

Lamine Yamal faced him five times. He took one. When everything was on the line, Yamal beat him four times. That is the season. Not the interview.

Yamal won the World Cup. Dembélé has the Champions League. Kane has the league.

Mbappé has quotes.

It is good to praise yourself. Always back it up on paper. Trophies. Nights that decide. He has noise. Yamal has the year.

Yamal first. Then we talk.”

[Messi FC World @MessiFCWorld]

🚨 MBAPPÉ’S REALITY CHECK BY MESSI! 🐐

​Kylian Mbappé was riding high, believing he was the indisputable best on the planet... until Lionel Messi stepped onto that stage and proved who truly owns the throne! 🤯

​🗣️ Kylian Mbappé:
"Should I already have a Ballon d’Or? For years, I believed no one was better than me. But when Messi took that stage to win it, all I could say was: 'The best player is on stage.' Simple as that."

​When the GOAT speaks, even the biggest stars bow down to greatness! 👑

[ɢᴏᴀʟ ᴠᴇʀꜱᴇ @GoalVersee]

🚨🎙️ Zidane: Yes I coached Ronaldo for years and won the 3 peat but I still stand on my truth. No player is better than Messi not even Cristiano.

With everything he did at the World Cup he deserves to win the Ballon D’or.

[Titapulga @Titapulga]

Every Madrid top player will always turn to Ronaldo's type of player...

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▪️ Journalist: "Do you think you should improve defensively with Vinicius?"

🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: "Just me and Vinicius?"

▪️ Journalist: "The whole team too, but for example, there are players like Dembélé or Raphinha who press more than the others."

🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: "Of course we need to improve defensively, and that's natural.

If I wanted to be stupid, I could tell you that I score more goals than those two players you mentioned, so they need to score more to be like me. Everyone's different.

But I'm smart, so I'll tell you that I need to improve. But I don't like comparing myself because I do a lot of things that others don't.

It's an endless debate, but yes, the whole team needs to improve defensively, and with the ball, we need to raise our level too."

[BigMoh jr @BiggestMohhh]

🚨🎙️ Sergio Ramos on who deserves this year’s Ballon d’Or:

Reporter: “Sergio, who do you think is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or this year?”

Ramos: “I know it might sound awkward, but if you asked me in my dreams, I would still say Lionel Messi. People will say he’s old, he doesn’t play in Europe, bla bla bla… but tell me, who in Europe is doing what he’s doing at that age? Look at his numbers. He’s scoring, creating and carrying his team in the league.

And if you tell me, ‘It’s only MLS,’ then look at the World Cup. Against the players people thought could challenge him, Messi still stood above them all. He was the best player of the tournament, scoring a hat-trick at that age and carrying an entire nation.

Lamine, Kane, Mbappé, Fabián, Pedri and Dembélé all had incredible seasons, but what Messi has done this year is simply unbelievable.”