After 8 years of carrying Liverpool, we’re still not ready to let these two go. 😭❤️
Replacing Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker will be one of the hardest tasks this club ever faces.
And somehow, we’re still going to depend on them again this season. ❤️🩹
Pep Guardiola on Cristiano Ronaldo sending condolences to Lionel Messi after the heartbreaking passing of Messi’s father.
🗣️ “For years, people told us Cristiano and Leo were enemies. They compared every goal, every trophy, every record. But when something like this happens, football disappears. There is no Ronaldo. There is no Messi. There is only one human being reaching out to another human being who is hurting.”
“When I heard Cristiano had sent his condolences to Leo, it touched me deeply. Because Cristiano understands what it means to lose someone who shaped your life. He didn’t need to say much. Sometimes a simple message from someone who understands your pain can mean more than a thousand words.”
“Leo has spent his entire life carrying expectations, making millions of people happy and giving everything to football. But right now, he doesn’t need to be Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer of his generation. He is simply a son mourning his father.”
“And I think Cristiano understood that immediately. For more than fifteen years, they were placed against each other. Who scored more? Who won more? Who was better? But in a moment like this, all those questions become meaningless.”
“Cristiano reaching out to Leo shows something beautiful. Their rivalry may have divided football fans, but perhaps only two people who lived through that extraordinary era can truly understand what the other sacrificed.”
“Today there is no rivalry. No Ballon d’Or. No Champions League. No records. No GOAT debate. Just compassion.”
“I hope Leo knows that he doesn’t have to be strong every second. He can grieve. He can cry. He can miss his father. And he can take comfort in knowing that people from every corner of football are standing beside him.”
“Cristiano and Leo gave us some of the greatest moments football has ever seen. But this moment reminds us that behind the legends are human beings, families and emotions.”
“Sometimes the most beautiful thing football can produce isn’t a goal or a trophy. It’s two rivals putting everything aside and reminding each other that, when life hurts, humanity comes before football.”
Ashley Cole on Manchester City’s interest in Enzo Fernández, with Chelsea valuing their midfielder at €120M.
🗣️ “€120 million? Chelsea are sending a very clear message: if you want Enzo, come with serious money. They are not interested in giving away one of their most important midfielders for a bargain.”
“Let’s be honest, Enzo is exactly the type of player top clubs fight over. He can control the tempo, dictate from deep, break lines and play under pressure. If Manchester City genuinely believe he can transform their midfield, then they should be prepared to pay the price.”
“But Chelsea have absolutely no reason to panic. They’re not desperate to sell. If City don’t want to meet €120 million, fine—Enzo stays. It’s as simple as that.”
“And I actually like Chelsea taking this position. Too often clubs allow bigger names to come knocking and suddenly start negotiating against themselves. No. Put the valuation on the table and make City decide whether they really want him.”
“Manchester City can afford him, but that doesn’t mean Chelsea should make it easy. If they want Enzo badly enough, break the bank. If €120 million scares them away, then clearly they weren’t as serious as everyone thought.”
“This is going to be a fascinating battle. City want the player, Chelsea want the money and Chelsea are perfectly comfortable keeping him.”
“Enzo isn’t for sale at a discount. €120 million or walk away.”