Nnanna

Kinging!👑

[Appie Culé @appiecule]

A terrifying fact you should know:

Imagine a parallel world where 39-year-old Maradona was the best player at the 1998 World Cup and led Argentina to the final.

Where 39-year-old Zidane was the best player at the 2010 World Cup and led France to the final.

Where 39-year-old Ronaldo Nazário was the best player at the 2014 World Cup and led Brazil to the final.

Where 39-year-old Ronaldinho was the best player at the 2018 World Cup and led Brazil to the final.

Sounds absurd, right?

Yet that’s exactly what Lionel Messi did at the 2026 World Cup.

Messi’s longevity is something football may never witness again and to maintain that level at 39 years old is simply unprecedented. 🐐

[Appie Culé @appiecule]

The contradictions in the way some people discuss football history are astonishing.

Take Pelé, for example. Everyone proudly says he won three World Cups, and rightly so. Yet no one brings up the fact that he missed the 1962 World Cup final through injury. Nobody tries to take that title away from him because the logic is simple: he was part of Brazil’s triumph, so the trophy belongs to him.

But when it comes to Messi, the rules suddenly change. Some claim Barcelona’s 2006 Champions League doesn’t count because he missed the final. The issue isn’t Pelé or Messi—it’s changing the criteria depending on the player.

The same applies to Maradona. He is one of the greatest players ever and led Argentina to World Cup glory, becoming a national hero. But he never won the Champions League or the Copa América, while Messi won the Copa América twice, won the Finalissima, the World Cup, and maintained an elite level for over two decades. That doesn’t diminish Maradona—it simply shows how complete Messi’s career has become.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s case is another contradiction. For years, the World Cup was the ultimate argument used against Messi. The moment Messi won it, many suddenly reduced it to “just seven games.” If the World Cup was the biggest measure before 2022, why did it stop being one after Messi lifted the trophy?

Then comes the excuse that Portugal has “no World Cup history.” But history isn’t inherited—it is created. Spain had never won a World Cup until the generation of Xavi and Iniesta changed that. Argentina’s greatest football legacy was built by players like Kempes and Maradona. The greatest players don’t wait for history—they write it.

Messi didn’t become the greatest because he won the World Cup. By 2022, he already had multiple Ballon d’Ors, four Champions League titles, countless individual records, and was the all-time top scorer and assist provider for both Barcelona and Argentina. The World Cup wasn’t what made his legacy—it was simply the final missing piece.

Pelé has achievements Cristiano doesn’t. Cristiano has achievements Pelé doesn’t.

Messi is the only one who combines the strongest arguments from both sides.

That’s why diminishing Messi’s career has become so difficult. Every criticism seems to require changing the rules, moving the goalposts, or creating new standards that only apply to him.

That’s not a weakness in Messi’s legacy.

It’s a weakness in the argument against it. 🐐❤️🇦🇷

[adidas Football @adidasfootball]

GREATEST OF ALL TIME.

[🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ @Argentina]

Tus lágrimas son las nuestras, Capitán 👑🇦🇷

Nos diste las alegrías más grandes de nuestras vidas. Gracias por la entrega, por la magia y por dar la vida hasta el último segundo 🙌

¡Te amamos para siempre, Leo! 🩵🤍

[ESPN UK @ESPNUK]

The end of one era. The beginning of another.

Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi share a hug after the World Cup final 🫂🥹

[Nnanna @__N_M_E]

The best there was, the best there is, and the best there ever will be🐐👑

[Berneese @theberneese]

Thank you for everything Leo🥹❤️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

A season to be proud of.

We pushed the boundaries over land and sea, and couldn't have done it without your support. Thank you, Gooners ❤️

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

Nobody less deserving of that than @biel_m04 . He’s been an absolute hero all season.
I love you, Gabriel. ❤️

[Nnanna @__N_M_E]

@hicasamadim 72

(2+2)*2=8
(5+5)*5=50
(6+6)*6=72

[Premier League @premierleague]

Guiding Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years 🔝

Mikel Arteta is your @barclaysfooty Manager of the Season 👏

[Nnanna @__N_M_E]

@Arsenal It’s about time, champ. Welcome back!

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Good morning from your Premier League champions 👋

[𝗗𝗘𝗖 𝗥!𝗖𝗘 @DR41fanpage]

I told you all. It's done 🏆❤️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

This belongs to all of us.

[Nnanna @__N_M_E]

Sweet, sweet victory!

This is what happens when we don't settle for a draw. Team should learn from it #NEWARS #COYG

[Nnanna @__N_M_E]

@dawuzi Exactly. I think people miss this point. Yes, you want to see a huge chunk of 'profit' from selling your house after a while. But unless you're also tracking all the expenses (fixtures, repairs, upgrades, etc) that have gone into the home, calling it an investment is a no no

[Nnanna @__N_M_E]

Lid off, lid on. Rice cooks! #RMAARS

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Today, March 1st, after attending morning Mass in Onitsha and offering prayers for Nigeria to mark the beginning of a new month, I set out for Umuru, Nvosi, in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Abia State, to congratulate Governor Alex Otti on his recent 60th birthday anniversary. We also held a brief discussion on governance and the ongoing efforts to build a better Nigeria.

From there, I travelled to Umuahia to join another distinguished son of Nigeria, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, at a thanksgiving service marking his 70th birthday. It was a moment of gratitude, reflection, and celebration of a man who has contributed immensely to our nation.

Thereafter, I flew to Lagos to celebrate and congratulate another remarkable Nigerian, Mr. Casmir Maduafokwu, a prominent entrepreneur and a key figure in Nigeria’s oil industry, on his 70th birthday anniversary.

Later, I attended The Sun Newspaper’s prestigious award night, where I had the honour of congratulating all the recipients across various categories. As the first Governor to receive The Sun Man of the Year Award in 2007, I have consistently honoured their invitations to celebrate those recognized for their contributions to national development. Such awards not only acknowledge excellence but also serve as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with leadership and influence.

Finally, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ebele Cardinal Okpaleke on his 62nd birthday today. May God continue to grant him wisdom, strength, and divine guidance as he leads his young Diocese with dedication and purpose.

A New Nigeria is POssible!

-PO

[ESPN FC @ESPNFC]

Messi wins his 46th career trophy!

He extends the record for the most EVER 🐐

[Nnanna @__N_M_E]

@nobionye As e dey sweet us...