I did my Masters degree at 36.
I moved to the United States at 38.
I joined the US Army at 39.
I got my US Citizenship at 40.
I started my PhD at 41.
I am building an African Play Center at 42.
Just do it. You will grow older anyway, so why don't you age with impact, influence and income?
🚨 David Beckham on Rodri winning the Golden Ball.
🗣️ First of congratulations to Spain for winning the world cup. Luis de la Fuente and his boys have done a great job,Spain deserve it.
I understand why Pau Cubarsi and Unai Simon won the Young player of the tournament and Golden Glove respectively but Rodri winning the Golden Ball isn't worth it.
I understand that he is a defensive midfielder, he's been awesome so far for Spain on the road to winning the World Cup but if you ask me,no player deserves it better than Lionel Messi.
His individual brilliance carried Argentina from match day one to the final. At 39 he scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists. Not giving him this award is ridiculous.
I understand that Argentina didn't win the final but if you look back to 2018,Luka Modric won it despite Croatia losing to France in the final.
🎙Jose Mourinho on Rodri winning the Golden Ball over Lionel Messi at the FIFA World Cup:
🗣️ “First of all, congratulations to Rodri. He is a fantastic player and one of the best midfielders in the world. But if you ask me whether I agree with this decision, my answer is simple: no.
Lionel Messi was the best player at this World Cup. He delivered in the biggest moments, led his team throughout the tournament and showed, once again, why he is one of the greatest players football has ever seen.
Individual awards should be based on individual performances, not on narratives or other factors. When you look at the statistics, the impact on matches and the overall performances, Messi was ahead. There is no debate for me.
I have great respect for Rodri, but in this tournament, Lionel Messi deserved the Golden Ball. Sometimes football gets these decisions wrong, and this is one of them.”
🚨 “Absolute Nonsense — Everyone Knows Who the Best Was” — Jürgen Klopp on Golden Ball Debate
🎙️ Jürgen Klopp🗣️“I have to say, this is absolute nonsense. From the very start of the tournament, everyone knew who the top man was. It’s been the biggest talking point all through the World Cup.”
“I honestly don’t understand what Rodri did to deserve the Golden Ball ahead of Lionel Messi.”
“You’re talking about a 39-year-old player scoring 8 goals and giving 4 assists in a World Cup — outscoring players who are in their prime. That’s not normal, that’s special.”
“The only player who scored more was Kylian Mbappé, and we all know what level he is at.”
“But Messi — he was there in every important moment. Winning games, being decisive, man of the match performances, carrying his country all the way to another final.”
“And then you tell me he is not the best player of the tournament? For me, that is totally unfair.”
“Sometimes football gives you decisions you just cannot explain… and this is one of them.”
You win the World Cup. You collect Golden Balls. You reach three finals. And still, they line you up against a player whose entire World Cup highlight reel is “I’m back! I’m back!” against Uzbekistan.
I hate that Messi does not talk. That is why I am glad for Yamal. Let them dare compare him to some World Cup nobody, they will hear and learn.
It’s actually very hard to win the World Cup back to back
Maradona tried and failed
Mbappe tried and failed
Messi tried and failed
Ronaldo didn’t even try at all💔💔
This disgusting behaviour needs to stop. Messi and Cristiano are not twins.
Cristiano got dumped out of the World Cup early, as usual. Yet the media are busy constructing a narrative to equate his exit with Messi’s. It is nauseating, it is irresponsible, and it must be called out.
Why do you keep lining up a regular World Cup participant against an all-time great of the tournament? What is this nonsense in service of? One man has a World Cup story. Three time finalist and winner.
Why not pair Messi with Shakira instead. At least she has three final appearances too. Otherwise add Ochoa. Nonsense!
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! 🩵🤍
Leo, Thank you.
The greatest ever player in the history of football. He’s completed the sport like nobody ever has.
Troll him all you want for today, but your “GOAT” isn’t even near Messi’s level.
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