Thierry Henry on Lionel Messi vs Algeria:
🗣️ “At this age, in his 6th World Cup, what he is doing is not from this world.”
“That pass from De Paul and the finish from Lionel Messi… that is world-class, pure instinct, pure quality.”
“Some people call him the GOAT, and moments like this are exactly why when Argentina needed something special, he delivered again.”
“He makes it look simple, but there is nothing simple about that finish at this level.”
“Another reminder that even after all these years, he is still deciding games on the biggest stage.”
Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda.
Both born in refugee camps.
Both grew up in South Australia.
Both played for Adelaide United.
Both are Socceroos.
They're making their World Cup debuts together.
💛💚
Someone asked me, a fellow Messi fan, “why don’t you talk about Messi as much as you used to?”
I told him, “what else is there to be said? The final word was delivered in December 2022. Everything else is a postscript”.
🗣️ Ray Hudson : People think I’m an admirer of Messi,no! You’re so wrong, I’m an admirer of genius in football.
For me he surpasses everybody. Pele I grew up with, I played against Pele many times, saw Maradona play but I have never seen anything like the way this man (Messi) does it and so consistently.
BRIGHT OSAYI-SAMUEL
(Rated by Results)
He said it himself in a recent interview, people didn’t rate him that much. When Ola Aina, Nigeria’s first-choice right back, was ruled out through injury, many feared the drop-off would be costly. Bright Osayi-Samuel heard the doubts and answered them on the pitch.
Across the tournament, he delivered defensive solidity, relentless energy, and real attacking outlets, covering ground, winning duels, and stretching opponents when Nigeria needed width. AFCON became his statement: not loud, not flashy, just reliable, fearless performances when the pressure was highest.
Sometimes respect doesn’t come before the job. Sometimes you earn it during it.
Well done Samuel, We Saw You!!!
Make this guy no go think say we no notice his performance.
Diaz, Mahrez, Hakimi, man pocketed every winger he faced in the AFCON.
A top player! 🙌
BRUNO ONYEMAECHI!!!
Victor Osimhen apologize to team mates and Nigerians, let's move on.
He is just a wining player with too much expectations from his team mates...
Next match .
Lionel Messi has carried a struggling Inter Miami to the finals & served it on a platter.
What a player!
The greatest of all time.
Lionel Messi! My Goat. Your GOAT. 🐐🐐
Harrison Gwamnishu; When I was kidnapped none of my friends, family and well wishers agreed to deliver ransom to Kidnappers when the money was raised - former kidnapped victim