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Ex-Barcelona Star Who Played With Both Messi And Ronaldo Weighs In On Debate – ‘What A Phenomenon!’

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Former Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic, currently playing for CSKA Moscow, is one of very few privileged footballers who have shared the dressing room with two of the greatest superstars – Lionel Messi and Ronaldo. Indeed, the Bosnian midfielder spent a season with Messi at Barça in 2020/21 prior to which he was teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus. Pjanic Unwilling to Choose Between Messi and Ronaldo Having gotten to see the two icons from close quarters, Pjanic was recently asked to pick the best between Messi and Ronaldo. However, the former Barcelona man was unwilling to make a straightforward choice, stating that picking between two of the greatest players in the last 20 years was difficult. “It’s difficult to answer, but of course, these are the best players we have seen in the last 20 years. There is no doubt about it. I had the opportunity to play with each of them and I loved the way they played,” said Pjanic. ➥ Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Strong Message “
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Setting The Benchmark – Barcelona Leading The Charts For Most Goals And Assists In La Liga

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During Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Espanyol, star forward Robert Lewandowski did not find the back of the net, but this did not affect his status as the leading goalscorer in the league.  As the competition progresses through its 12th round, Lewandowski remains at the top of the Pichichi rankings with an impressive tally of 14 goals.  This achievement places him significantly ahead of his closest rivals, Ayoze Perez from Villarreal and his own teammate Raphinha, both of whom have scored 7 goals. Trailing in the rankings are Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid and Ante Budimir of Osasuna, who are currently tied for fourth place with 6 goals each.  They are followed closely by several other talented players, including Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid, Dodi Lukebakio of Sevilla, and Giovanni Lo Celso from Real Betis, all contributing with 5 goals each. ➥ Also Read: Vini Will Not Win Ballon dOr 2024 Yamal Leading The Assist Chart In addition to Barcelona’s sco
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Can Barcelona Afford To Take A Risk On Injury-Prone Serie A Winger After Recent Missteps?

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In all fairness, Barcelona have had a turbulent transfer window so far. Despite their financial issues being well-documented, they set out with specific targets in mind in their bid to strengthen the squad under the stewardship of new head coach Hansi Flick. Unsurprisingly, however, Barcelona have done anything but that. The team was in desperate need of a defensive midfielder and a left winger. With only a few days left ahead of the end of the transfer window, the squad still has gaping holes that need filling. With the pivot somewhat compensated for by Barcelona’s saving grace, La Masia, thanks to the emergence of the two Marcs – Casado and Bernal, it still leaves the slot on the left wing waiting to be accounted for. Joan Laporta and Deco chased the signing of one Nico Williams all summer only for the young talent to decide to stay at Athletic Club for one more season. They bought in Dani Olmo as an alternative but there is almost a consensus that the Spaniard isn’t really the right
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Spain’s Women’s Players Want to Focus on Football Again as Hermoso Rejoins National Team

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With Jenni Hermoso back in the squad following the kiss controversy at the World Cup, Spain’s women’s players hope to start talking more about football than the off-the-field problems that marred their title celebrations. Olga Carmona, one of the team’s captains, said Tuesday the players are happy again on the national team and want to focus on securing a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Spain will play Nations League games against Italy on Friday and Switzerland on Tuesday. “There was a lot of uncertainty,” Carmona said. “There were delicate and tense moments, but we are returning to normalcy. I ask everyone to start talking a little bit more about football from now on. We are happy and we want to show that on the field.” Hermoso, who found herself at the centre of the crisis that engulfed Spanish football after she was kissed on the lips by former president Luis Rubiales at the World Cup’s awards ceremony, returned to the squad and practiced with her teammates again. She had been omi
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Spanish NT Captain Certain That Barcelona Star Has ‘Everything It Takes To Make History’

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AC Milan and Spain forward Alvaro Morata has shared his high hopes for Barcelona’s young talent, Lamine Yamal. Morata believes that Yamal is set to become one of the world’s top football players.  With an incredible level of skill for his age, Yamal has already made an impression on the football scene, and Morata sees a bright future ahead for him. Reflecting on Yamal’s recent achievements during an interview with The Athletic, Morata pointed out the forward’s summer, which was filled with both school exams and remarkable goals.  At only 17, Yamal displays a confidence and determination that Morata finds rare in young players. Morata admires Yamal’s focus and self-assured character, noticing how clearly the young forward understands his path forward in football. “ He’s got a very determined character that’s hard to find in a person his age. He’s got a very clear idea about what he wants to do, ” said Morata.  “ He’s got a lot of personality and has everything in front of him. Honestly,
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Belgium, Netherlands and Germany Confirm Joint Bid to Host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

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The football federations of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany on Wednesday confirmed their bid to jointly host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. They are up against rival bids from the United States and Mexico, from South Africa and Brazil, with a decision to be made by FIFA in May 2024. The three European federations said in a statement that the objectives set for the organisation of this World Cup “ align with the duty that the hosts have to support FIFA in its responsibilities to develop football on a global scale. ” Germany has already staged the Women’s World Cup in 2011. Australia and New Zealand co-hosted the 2023 tournament won by Spain. ➥ Also Read: Arteta Accused of Becoming a Mourinho Like
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Barcelona Set New Scoring Record That Even Messi, Suarez And Neymar Could Not Match

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Barcelona’s recent 3-1 victory over Espanyol in the Catalan Derby marked an impressive milestone for the team, as it brought their goal count to a remarkable 50 goals this season.  This achievement was reached in only 15 games, a feat even the legendary trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar could not accomplish in their time together at the club.  Leading the charge this season under Hansi Flick is Robert Lewandowski, who has netted an astonishing 17 goals so far, setting a strong foundation for the team’s offence.  Young talent Lamine Yamal has also been making waves with six goals, while Raphinha has added another 11 to the team’s tally.  Together, these three players alone have contributed 34 of the team’s 50 goals, underscoring their critical roles in Barcelona’s attacking strategy. ➥ Also Read: Arteta Accused of Becoming a Mourinho Like A look at Barcelona’s numbers In La Liga, Barcelona have scored a total of 40 goals, marking it as one of the most productive starts in th
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