Manuel talks football

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[Manuel talks football @dejosmanuel]

When Luka Modrić won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 ahead of Messi, many of us disagreed, but we accepted it and moved on.
Now, every time the result does not favor Cristiano Ronaldo or his favorite, suddenly the Ballon d'Or has "lost all credibility.
#BallonDor #Messi #Modric #Football

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🚨 Marc Cucurella: “I am ready to sacrifice for Mbappé and Vini. I will do ALL THE DIRTY WORK so that we WIN.”
Bro has already accepted his Madrid role before the transfer is even official. 😭

Chief Ball Retriever for Mbappé and Vini. 😂🤍
#RealMadrid #HalaMadrid #Mbappe #ViniJr

[Manuel talks football @dejosmanuel]

Some people scream "GOAT" every day... but when major international tournaments end, it's usually Lionel Messi walking away with the Player of the Tournament award. The trophies speak louder than the debates. 🐐😮‍💨

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Lamine Yamal finished 8th in the Ballon d'Or rankings... at just 16 years old.

Not 18. Not 20. Not after years at the top.

While most teenagers dream of making their professional debut, he was already being recognized among the world's best.
We're witnessing the rise of a gem💎

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Great men who changed the spectrum of football and raised the standards to unimaginable heights. ✨🐐⚽
🇦🇷 Lionel Messi
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo
Two legends. One era. A rivalry that pushed football to levels the world may never see again. 🔥🐐✨

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Carlo Ancelotti and Vinícius Jr already had years of chemistry at Real Madrid. Now Brazil are cashing in on it at the World Cup. 🇧🇷🔥
No player has benefited more from Ancelotti's arrival than Vini — and his performances are a big reason Brazil look ready to go far in this 🌍🏆.

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💔🇧🇷 Neymar Jr: “I was crying in the dressing room, yes. I thank God to be able to help my country, I am so happy”.

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🚨📲 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Julian Alvarez (IG): "To the one who changed our lives, who gifted us unforgettable moments, and who made us believe that dreams are possible.

The best part wasn't seeing you, but rather living those moments with you!

Happy birthday, Captain, we love you.

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There have been 137 goals scored so far the 2026 World Cup, the most in the group stages in the history of the competition! 🧨📈

…and every team still needs to play another game 🤩🔥

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🚨 Zlatan Ibrahimović on Messi's World Cup so far:
"Five goals in 2 games...I have zero goals in two World Cups, so, I'm happy for him and 𝐈 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬, his birthday is in a couple of days so let him enjoy." 🔝💙6
"We're all enjoying him by seeing him play

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To make matters worse, manager Pape Thiaw is currently working without a contract and is owed six months of back pay. 🤯
Africa federations 🥹

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🚨 Senegal's biggest opponent at this World Cup might not be on the pitch.
Unpaid bonuses. Contract disputes. Complaints over logistics.
Imagine fighting for your country's World Cup dream while dealing with all that behind the scenes. 🇸🇳😳.
📌 Check the full story in the comment

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Because the federation chose a 'low-budget' option, they didn't even bring the team chef. The players are now forced to buy their own meals at local stores just to get healthy food during the tournament, as the hotel's food isn't suitable for elite athletes. 🍔❌

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The players are still owed bonuses for winning the Africa Cup of Nations and for qualifying for the World Cup, a situation that is heavily affecting the dressing room. On top of that, there are serious complaints about the poor quality of the team hotel booked in the USA.

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Keep an eye on what’s happening within the Senegal camp right in the middle of the World Cup. Major logistical failures and financial mismanagement by their federation are causing chaos behind the scenes… 🇸🇳🚨

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Nigeria: "Ah Ghana, so una expect England make dem just open leg make una score 5 goals? 😭"
Ghana: "Naaa, we no be that kind team. We just want make England sweat small before dem escape with their lives." 😂🔥
Nigeria: "Sweat ke? Na survival mode una put them enter!"
#worldcup

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This might be the funniest football moment you’ll see today 😂 A Uruguay striker stopped to help an injured Cape Verde player… then instantly rushed back when his team attacked — seconds later, Uruguay scored the 1–1 equalizer 🤯⚽

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃 🌎🤹

⚽️⚽️ Mbappé
⚽️⚽️ Messi
⚽️⚽️ Haaland
⚽️⚽️ Ronaldo
All scored braces and picked up MOTM on the same matchday 😮‍💨

Mbappé and Haaland came for the spotlight…

But the old kings said, "Make una shift first." 👑😂

Baba Penaldo 😭🇵🇹

[Manuel talks football @dejosmanuel]

🐐🐐 Lionel Messi is unbelievable.

They doubt him.
They write him off.
They say he's finished.
Then he reminds the world exactly who he is.

Different generation.
Different level.

Some things in football change.

Messi being special isn't one of them. 🇦🇷👑
#Messi #LionelMessi

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Lamine Yamal says fame is not always a blessing.

He misses simple things like eating out, shopping, or walking around without being stopped for photos.

Would you trade fame and millions for a normal, private life?
#LamineYamal #FCBarcelona #Barcelona #LaLiga #Football #Soccer