“We made the decision to take Messi off because of a possible future injury,” he stated. “We have important matches coming up and we have to protect him. “These are decisions made for the team and everyone knows we have many great players.
What did Pochettino said about Messi?
“Messi is this type of player, for me the best in the world today, better than Cristiano Ronaldo and he can decide a game,” he said.
What happened between Pochettino and Messi?
In the 72nd minute of the game, Messi showed signs of possible knee pain. Then, cameras showed him giving a thumbs up like it were no problem. A few minutes later, he was substituted out. Messi looked bitter about the decision as he walked off the field, snubbing Pochettino.
Why did Lille replace Messi?
Lionel Messi was substituted at half-time against Lille as a precautionary measure and should be available for Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League clash with RB Leipzig, according to Mauricio Pochettino.
Why was Messi substituted yesterday?
WHAT THEY SAID: “He gestured saying he wanted to be substituted,” he told RMC Sport. On the last play, he felt tired. He came off because he was tired and a fresh team-mate was a lot more interesting at that moment.”
Did Beckham retire because of Messi?
And it was over two legs against Barcelona in the 2012-13 Champions League that Beckham realised it was time to hang up the boots, thanks to a certain Mr Messi. Beckham once revealed: “I probably decided to retire when Messi was running past me.”
How much was the tissue Messi cried on?
$1 million
It has been priced at $1 million. The used tissue was picked up by an anonymous fan after the footballer threw it in the trash, according to a report in Gulf Today.
Why does Pochettino want to leave PSG?
One of the biggest reasons for such tension is that Pochettino never felt like he had full authority over his dressing room. There were times when he wanted to take strong action after a first-team player (the same one in both incidents) didn’t respect the rules. Both times, he was told to leave it.
Is PSG happy with Messi?
Everything he does now is geared towards his World Cup dream, and PSG are benefiting from it. The club is very happy with what Messi is showing and doing, according to sources.
Does Pochettino want to return to Spurs?
?? ??? pls come back.
Why did Lionel Messi switch teams?
Barca, in €1.35 billion of debt following years of overspending and the financial ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, simply could not afford to give Messi a new contract and had to let him go to French side Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
Why is Neymar not playing against Lille?
Spanish LaLigaNews. Paris St Germain will once again be without Neymar when they face Lille in the French Cup last 16 on Wednesday as the Brazil forward has not yet fully recovered from an adductor muscle injury, the club said on Tuesday.
Why was Messi substitute PSG?
Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier allayed fears about a possible injury to Lionel Messi on Wednesday, saying the Argentine forward had asked to be substituted due to tiredness late in their 1-1 Champions League draw with Benfica.
Why Messi is called pessi?
Messi is called Pessi because he misses goals from the penalty spot.
Why is Messi being called pessi?
‘Pessi’ is the word combination of ‘penalty’ and ‘Messi’ that was initially created to troll Leo for his missed penalties.
Who is the best substitute in football history?
#1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Champions League final (1999)
After another substitute, Teddy Sheringham, bagged an injury-time equalizer, Solskjaer scored a 93rd minute with an opportunistic flick to seal United’s most improbable of triumphs. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men won the continental treble that season.
What did David Beckham say about Messi?
“He [Messi] is alone in his class as a player, it is impossible that there is another like him. He, like Cristiano Ronaldo, who is not at his level, are both above the rest.”
Who is the richest footballer in the world?
Faiq Bolkiah
Who are the top 10 richest footballers in the world?
| Rank | Player | Net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Faiq Bolkiah | $20 billion |
| 2. | Mathieu Flamini | $14 billion |
| 3. | Cristiano Ronaldo | $500 million |
| 4. | Lionel Messi | $400 million |
Is Beckham more famous than Ronaldo?
More popular than God: Ronaldo, Messi, Federer and Kobe (but not Beckham) Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s most popular athlete in all of global sport according to new research by sportingintelligence to coincide with Facebook reaching the landmark of 500m active users.
What records Messi broke?
National team
- Most Argentina caps: 162.
- Most Argentina goals: 86.
- Most goals for South American nation: 86.
- Youngest Argentinian to score at a World Cup: 18 years 357 days.
What was Messi’s longest injury?
On November 13, 2006, he fractured a metatarsal bone and was out injured for 87days and missed 18 games for Barcelona, he returned to action on February 8, 2007.