Micah Richards says ‘world-class’ Man City player is still nowhere near 37-year-old Lionel Messi

Micah Richards says ‘world-class’ Man City player is still nowhere near 37-year-old Lionel Messi
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Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-10-23 13:00:00

At 37 years old, Lionel Messi is still proving to be a standout player in the MLS, leading the league with 20 goals and 16 assists in the 2024 regular season. Despite his age, Messi sealed a hat-trick in a recent match, showcasing his skill and talent. Many young players, including Josko Gvardiol and Jeremy Doku, consider Messi their idol and inspiration. Micah Richards asserts that Messi is still the best player in the game, even suggesting that Erling Haaland is not better than him currently.

While Haaland is making a name for himself in European football, Messi’s continued success in the MLS raises questions about who truly is the best player in the world. Messi himself has backed Haaland to contend for the Ballon d’Or in the future, showing respect for the younger talent. As Haaland aims to have a career as decorated as Messi’s, he looks to the Argentine as a source of inspiration and motivation to reach the top of the sport.

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