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05/09/2026

Pep Guardiola Calls Lionel Messi the Greatest Player of All Time

Pep Guardiola has once again made his admiration for Lionel Messi clear, describing his former Barcelona player as the best footballer he has ever seen.

The Manchester City manager made the comments during an appearance on the Italian television programme Che Tempo Che Fa in October 2024, when he was asked about the long-running debate over the greatest player in football history. Guardiola acknowledged the stature of legends such as Pelé and Diego Maradona before explaining why Messi remains his personal choice.

Guardiola said:

> “Maybe I’m disrespecting Pelé and Diego Maradona, but… he’s the best player of all time.”

He continued:

> “I saw this guy in training, every three days… what Messi did was beautiful.”

Guardiola then reflected on the extraordinary consistency he witnessed while working with Messi at Barcelona:

> “Every game it was two goals and three assists. 15 years of consistency.”

The former Barcelona manager also explained that seeing Messi from such close range made his ability even more remarkable:

> “When you see him up close, you realize what it really is. It’s unique.”

Guardiola concluded his assessment by describing Messi’s career as something football fans were fortunate to witness:

> “We’re lucky to have witnessed this, it only happens once in a lifetime.”

Guardiola coached Messi at Barcelona between 2008 and 2012, a period in which the Argentine developed into the defining player of the era. Their time together produced multiple major trophies, including two Champions League titles, while Messi also won four consecutive Ballon d’Or awards from 2009 to 2012.

Guardiola has consistently maintained his belief that Messi belongs at the very top of football history. In 2015, while managing Bayern Munich, he similarly described Messi as the “best player of all time” and said he could compare him with Pelé.

The 2024 comments were therefore not a reaction to Messi's 2026 international retirement. They were made nearly two years earlier, during a discussion about Messi's place in the all-time great debate. That distinction is important because the viral version presenting these remarks as a recent retirement tribute is misleading.

Messi has since ended his international career after Argentina's 2026 World Cup final defeat by Spain, leaving the national team as a World Cup winner and two-time Copa América champion.

05/09/2026

Lionel Messi On His Career: ‘God Gave Me Too Much, Now Everything Is Just To Enjoy’

Lionel Messi’s words after Argentina’s opening World Cup victory over Algeria have taken on an even greater meaning following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria, producing his first treble at a World Cup and reaching 16 goals in the competition. The landmark also saw him draw level with Germany great Miroslav Klose for the tournament’s all-time scoring record at the time. The match was also Messi’s 200th appearance for Argentina.

Yet the numbers were not the main focus of Messi’s post-match comments. Speaking after another historic night in his international career, the Argentina captain reflected on everything he had achieved and expressed gratitude for being regarded among football’s greatest players.

> “I can't ask for anything more, God gave me too much, now everything is just to enjoy.

“I'm just happy to being considered as one of the best in football history, I'm just grateful to be considered among many great players...”

The comments reflected Messi’s character throughout his career. Rather than presenting himself as the undisputed No. 1, he spoke about the privilege of being mentioned alongside the greatest players in the history of the sport. Contemporary reports also carried his broader remarks about the World Cup scoring record and the comparisons involving Klose, Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé.

Messi also made clear that he viewed the scoring records as statistics rather than something that defined his career. He described it as an honour to be competing with legendary names but stressed that the numbers themselves did not carry the significance people often attach to them.

The Algeria match was particularly emotional for Messi. After his first goal, he was visibly moved, and he later explained that he had been going through some difficult days away from football and was grateful for the support of his Argentina team-mates and staff.

Looking back now, those words came during another remarkable chapter of a career that had already delivered almost every major honour available to a footballer. Messi's message was not about adding another argument to the endless debate over his place in history. It was about appreciating the journey.

After everything he had won, the records he had broken and the milestones he had reached, Messi's own assessment was remarkably simple: **he had already received more from football than he could have asked for, and the rest was simply about enjoying it.**

04/09/2026

Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or Comeback Remains One of Football’s Greatest Feats

Lionel Messi is the only footballer in history to fall outside the Ballon d’Or top 30 while in his 30s and then return just two years later to win the prestigious award again.

It was a remarkable turnaround for a player who had already established himself among the greatest to ever play the game. Messi’s career had reached a stage where many believed his days at the very top of individual football honours were behind him.

Instead, he produced another extraordinary chapter.

Just two years after being absent from the top 30, Messi climbed all the way back to the summit and reclaimed the Ballon d’Or, underlining his remarkable longevity and ability to reinvent himself at the highest level.

For most players, simply remaining among the world’s elite in their 30s is an achievement. Messi went a step further, turning what looked like a decline in his individual standing into another Ballon d’Or triumph.

A comeback that only a player of Messi’s extraordinary calibre could deliver.

04/09/2026

José Mourinho Reflects On Lionel Messi’s Argentina Retirement

José Mourinho has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentina great’s decision to step away from international football, describing the veteran forward as a player whose quality is almost impossible to put into words.

“Talking about Messi is a complicated matter (smiles). There’s not much that can be said.”

“There are no words that can describe his quality as a player. He arrived at this World Cup at 38 or 39 years old, and he was just as we all saw.”

“He’s one of those players you’ll miss. We’ll have to watch some MLS games, which is something I don’t particularly like, to enjoy these last years of his.”

03/09/2026

Messi vs Ronaldo: The Head-to-Head Numbers That Keep the GOAT Debate Alive

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo shared the same era, competed at the highest level for more than a decade and faced each other 36 times across club and international football.

Their head-to-head record gives Messi the edge in several key statistical categories.

Messi vs Ronaldo — H2H

Matches: 36 vs 36

Team wins: 16 vs 11

Draws: 9 vs 9

Goals: 22 vs 21

Assists: 12 vs 1

Messi therefore has more wins, more goals and a significantly higher assist tally across their 36 meetings. The numbers underline just how closely matched the two were as scorers, while highlighting Messi's greater creative output in their direct encounters.

The often-circulated 12–1 MOTM and 8.12–7.15 average-rating figures come from third-party statistical databases rather than a single official source, so they are best treated as source-dependent rather than definitive career H2H statistics.

For a rivalry that dominated football for 15 years, their numbers provide another fascinating chapter in the long-running GOAT debate.

02/09/2026

Gareth Bale: Cristiano Ronaldo Wanted to Beat Messi’s Records

Gareth Bale has offered an insight into Cristiano Ronaldo’s mentality during their time together at Real Madrid, describing the Portuguese forward as relentlessly focused on scoring goals and breaking records.

Bale, who spent five seasons alongside Ronaldo at Madrid, said Ronaldo’s desire to score was a major part of his personality. He explained that Ronaldo would aim for several goals in a game whenever possible and that his pursuit of records was also connected to his rivalry with Lionel Messi.

> “You know he’s chasing records and he wants to score this and he wants to beat [Lionel] Messi doing that. You get it, and also, you can’t argue (that) he’s scoring the goals. Even when he came back to Man Utd, people were like, ‘he’s not the same’, but he’s still scored the goals which is ultimately the hardest thing to do in football. He was just so driven.”

Bale also recalled occasions when Ronaldo showed frustration if a teammate chose to shoot rather than pass to him. However, Bale said he understood the reason behind that reaction, pointing to Ronaldo’s exceptional hunger for goals.

The Welshman stressed that Ronaldo’s numbers made it difficult to criticise his approach. He recalled that having Ronaldo in the team provided Real Madrid with a major confidence boost because teammates expected him to find the net.

Bale’s comments came during an appearance on Stick to Football, where he reflected on his Real Madrid career, his relationship with Ronaldo and life inside one of the most successful squads in the club’s history. The episode was released on March 5, 2026.

02/09/2026

Leandro Paredes casts doubt on Argentina future after Messi’s retirement

Leandro Paredes has admitted that his future with the Argentina national team is uncertain following Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from international football.

Paredes addressed the issue on Tuesday, September 1, while speaking to reporters ahead of Boca Juniors’ Copa Argentina meeting with Vélez. The 32-year-old midfielder said several factors are influencing his thinking, including his FIFA suspension and Messi’s departure from the national team.

Paredes was handed a 10-match suspension following the confrontation with Spain players after Argentina’s defeat in the 2026 World Cup final. FIFA also imposed a fine, although the suspension can be served in friendly internationals under an arrangement involving the Argentine Football Association.

Messi’s retirement has added another major factor. Paredes revealed that the Argentina squad had already discussed the possibility that the World Cup final could be Messi’s final international appearance. However, he said the group was still not prepared for the reality of losing its long-time captain and leader.

Paredes said:
“It’s going to be difficult for me to continue with the national team, because of everything — because of what I said at the time, because of the suspension, and because of Leo’s decision. If he isn’t there, it will be difficult for everything to continue functioning in the same way. It will surely be a very difficult decision.

“I haven’t spoken with the coach yet. I’ll speak with him and then we’ll see what decision I make. But it will be difficult.

“The bar has been set very high, and continuing to compete at that level and achieving important things will be difficult. We managed to build an incredible group, and within that group we had our leader, Leo. He won’t be there anymore, and that will be very difficult.”

Paredes has not announced his international retirement. He said he intends to speak with Lionel Scaloni before making a final decision on whether to remain available for Argentina.

His comments come as the national team enters a major transition. Messi has ended his international career, while several members of Argentina’s successful generation are also approaching the latter stages of their careers. Paredes, who has been part of the national team since 2017 and played an important role during the Scaloni era, is now weighing whether he wants to continue into the next cycle.

01/09/2026

From ₹45 Crore to Almost Nothing: The Flood That Erased Two Decades of Hard Work

For nearly 20 years, Indian businessman Ashok Kumar Chaurasia had built a successful clothing business and a life for his family in Nepal’s Trishuli market. Coming from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, he had turned years of hard work into a thriving wholesale and retail business.

Then, on August 26, devastating flash floods changed everything within hours. The raging waters destroyed his home, shops and warehouse, wiping out property and business assets reportedly worth around ₹45 crore.

Chaurasia and his family managed to survive by reaching higher ground, but they escaped with almost nothing. Today, he is reportedly struggling for basic necessities, even having to wear clothes borrowed from others.

The disaster has also brought immense pain to his extended family. His brother Panna Lal, who had spent decades running his own clothing business in the same market, was also caught in the floods, with two family members reportedly missing afterward.

A man who spent two decades building a future from scratch now has to start again with almost nothing. His story is a heartbreaking reminder that years of hard work can disappear in just a few terrifying hours.

01/09/2026

From a Plastic Bag to Meeting His Hero: Messi Made a Little Boy’s Dream Come True

At just five years old, Murtaza Ahmadi from Ghazni, Afghanistan captured the world’s heart when he was photographed wearing a homemade Lionel Messi jersey made from a blue-and-white plastic bag.

His family could not afford an official shirt, so his older brother created one for him. It was simple, but for Murtaza, it meant everything because it represented his love for Messi.

When Messi saw the story, he decided to make the little boy’s dream even more special. Together with UNICEF, he sent Murtaza two signed jerseys and a football.

But the most beautiful moment came later that year, when Murtaza finally met his hero in person as a player mascot at a Barcelona game.

A little boy from Afghanistan who once wore Messi’s name on a plastic bag eventually got to stand beside the man he dreamed of meeting.

31/08/2026

Lionel Messi: A World Cup Legacy That May Never Be Repeated

Lionel Messi leaves the World Cup stage with a collection of records and achievements that underline just how extraordinary his international career has been. After years of defining football’s biggest tournament, the Argentina legend has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional end to one of the greatest World Cup stories ever written.

🏅 Second-most goals in World Cup history — 21
🏅 Most World Cup wins in history — 23
🏅 Longest scoring streak — 9 consecutive matches
🏅 Oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick — 38
🏅 Joint-most World Cup tournaments — 6
🏅 Argentina’s all-time leading World Cup goalscorer
🏅 Most goals from outside the box — 7
🏅 Most World Cup appearances — 34
🏅 Most appearances as captain — 27
🏅 Most knockout-phase assists — 10
🏅 Only player to score in the group stage, Round of 16, quarter-final, semi-final and final of the same World Cup — 2022

🏆 World Cup winner with Argentina — 2022

From the heartbreak of earlier finals to finally lifting the trophy in Qatar, Messi’s World Cup journey was filled with unforgettable moments, records, pressure and ultimately glory.

Now, with his international retirement confirmed, the curtain falls on a chapter that defined an era of football.

🥺 A career written in gold. A legacy that may never be touched.

🤴 The throne remains his. Forever.

🐐 Lionel Messi — one of the greatest to ever play the game.

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