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17/07/2026

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🎙Marcelo on why provoking Lionel Messi was England's biggest mistake:🗣 “I think England made a mistake by provoking Mess...
17/07/2026

🎙Marcelo on why provoking Lionel Messi was England's biggest mistake:

🗣 “I think England made a mistake by provoking Messi, especially with all the talk before the game. I've played against him many times, and one thing I learned is that you never want to give him extra motivation.

Messi is very calm on the pitch, but when he feels challenged, he responds in the best way possible,with football. That's what makes him so special.

Players like Casemiro, Sergio Ramos, and many others who have faced him know exactly what I'm talking about. If you make him angry or give him something to prove, you're only making things more difficult for yourself.

Jude Bellingham calling him out may have motivated him even more. Messi doesn't need much to change a game, and when he's fully focused, he can create something out of nothing.

«The best way to play against Messi is to respect him, stay disciplined, and let your football do the talking. England learned that lesson the hard way”

17/07/2026

She even addressed Odogwu Asaba as "sir"... even after Odogwu comm!tted a cr!me against her..
that girl na v!rg!n.

South Africa released the names of countries that can come into their country visa-free Even our brother Ghana is not 😂s...
17/07/2026

South Africa released the names of countries that can come into their country visa-free

Even our brother Ghana is not 😂

see south africa ooo😂😂 small yansh dey shake oo

Interviewer: Lionel, you're heading into this final against a young Spanish side featuring Lamine Yamal. What are your t...
17/07/2026

Interviewer: Lionel, you're heading into this final against a young Spanish side featuring Lamine Yamal. What are your thoughts on facing him on such a big stage?

Messi: (smiling warmly) Yamal is an incredible talent. I've been watching him and he's already playing at an unbelievable level for his age. It's special to be in a final like this with someone so young who has so much ahead of him.

Interviewer: He has spoken a lot about admiring you. Does that add any extra emotion for you going into this match?

Messi: Yes, of course. He looks up to me and sees me as a role model — that means a lot. It's beautiful to see the new generation coming through with that respect for the game and for those who came before. For me, even if we lose, he's still a win for us. I'll also be happy to see him win. The most important thing is that football keeps growing and kids like him keep shining.

Interviewer: That's a very generous perspective, especially in a final. Thank you, Leo.

Messi: Thank you. Let's enjoy the game.

i’m still wondering how this coach was able to control his emotions when martinez scored that big goal that took them to...
17/07/2026

i’m still wondering how this coach was able to control his emotions when martinez scored that big goal that took them to the final.

Or is he thinking he doesn’t deserve to coach Messi?

Or is he not moved or satisfied with the performance?

Or he was composing himself in order not to cry 😅

WHAT ENGLAND COACH SAID ABOUT LIONEL MESSIThomas Tuchel on Lionel Messi’s masterclass against England.🗣️ “I’ve coached a...
17/07/2026

WHAT ENGLAND COACH SAID ABOUT LIONEL MESSI

Thomas Tuchel on Lionel Messi’s masterclass against England.

🗣️ “I’ve coached against some of the greatest footballers in history, but nights like this remind you why Lionel Messi is different. We prepared for him all week. We had plans, we had markers, we had instructions… and none of it was enough. He punished us with two moments of absolute genius.”

“You can stop him for 85 minutes, but Messi only needs five seconds to destroy everything you’ve built. That’s what happened tonight. Two assists, no panic, no wasted movement just pure football intelligence. He doesn’t force the game. He waits… and when you make one mistake, you’re dead.”

“I was shouting from the touchline because I knew the danger every time he received the ball. My players knew it too. Yet knowing what Messi is capable of and actually stopping him are two completely different things. He sees passes that nobody else in world football even imagines.”

“People talk about speed and strength. Messi doesn’t need either. His brain is faster than every defender on the pitch. He dictates the tempo, manipulates space and tears teams apart without looking like he’s trying. That is what true greatness looks like.”

“As painful as this defeat is for England, I refuse to lie. We were beaten by a footballer who continues to redefine the game at 39 years old. Two assists in a World Cup semi-final, carrying his country into another final… that’s not normal. That’s history unfolding in front of your eyes.”

“Sometimes, as a coach, you have to accept an uncomfortable truth. We didn’t just lose to Argentina we lost to Lionel Messi. And if he plays the final like he played tonight, the rest of the world should be very worried.”

17/07/2026

This guy is not human believe me

17/07/2026

So this is what happened

16/07/2026

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