Lionel Messi considers Zinédine Zidane to be one of the most important players in football history. “I have always admired him and liked him very much,” said the Argentine world champion in a conversation with Zidane (51), which took place in Messi’s new sporting home of Miami and was published on YouTube by sporting goods manufacturer Adidas. The two were football icons came together to discuss, among other things, the meaning of jersey numbers in football as well as their shared and personal history.”I still remember the goal against Leverkusen in the Champions League final, the goal he scored with his left leg , the goals in the World Cup,” said the 36-year-old Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d’Or. Zidane, World Cup winner in 1998 and European Champion in 2000, also returned the recognition. “It’s pure magic,” is how the Frenchman described Messi’s football game. “It’s magical in the context that he knows what he has to do even before he gets the ball.” The 51-year-old Zizou, however, has some regrets: “It’s a shame that we couldn’t play together.” Yes, many fans would certainly have liked to see that too.
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2023-11-10 15:31:09
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