Former FC Porto winger, Christian Atsu, has said that Argentina’s Lionel Messi does not need to be a FIFA World Cup winner before he is Adjudged the Greatest Footballer Of All Time (GOAT).
The Ghanaian footballer, 30, tweeted following Lionel Messi’s exceptional performances during Argentina’s semifinal match against Croatia in the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner scored a penalty to give Argentina the lead and provided an assist to Alvarez as they won 3:0 against Croatia. Luka Modric’s side gave no competition to Messi’s side.
Similarly, former midfielder for the Egyptian soccer team, Mohamed Aboutrika has also said via beIN Sport that inasmuch as he wants Messi to win the World Cup, people should not be misinformed that Messi needs a trophy to be great.
“The most misinformed people are those who believe that we want Messi to win the World Cup to prove that he is the best in history. No, we want him to achieve his dream and be happy because he has made us happy in football for the past 17 years and he was the reason for our happiness.” —Mohamed Aboutrika.
Former FC Porto winger, Christian Atsu, has said that Argentina’s Lionel Messi does not need to be a FIFA World Cup winner before he is Adjudged the Greatest Footballer Of All Time (GOAT).
The Ghanaian footballer, 30, tweeted following Lionel Messi’s exceptional performances during Argentina’s semifinal match against Croatia in the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner scored a penalty to give Argentina the lead and provided an assist to Alvarez as they won 3:0 against Croatia. Luka Modric’s side gave no competition to Messi’s side.
Similarly, former midfielder for the Egyptian soccer team, Mohamed Aboutrika has also said via beIN Sport that inasmuch as he wants Messi to win the World Cup, people should not be misinformed that Messi needs a trophy to be great.
“The most misinformed people are those who believe that we want Messi to win the World Cup to prove that he is the best in history. No, we want him to achieve his dream and be happy because he has made us happy in football for the past 17 years and he was the reason for our happiness.” —Mohamed Aboutrika.
