Lionel Messi names the very best followers between Celtic and Rangers, calls them “the very best”
Lionel Messi is without doubt one of the biggest footballers of all time and has performed in some iconic stadiums throughout his profession. The Argentine has managed video games of soccer since 2004, starring for Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and now Inter Miami, with followers from all internationally flocking to stadiums to look at the attacker in motion.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner received 4 Champions League titles with Barcelona and has performed in loads of nations throughout Europe, arising in opposition to some raucous crowds throughout that point.
Apparently, Messi really picked out one Scottish large as “the very best environment in Europe”, with the Argentina icon taking part in at each Celtic Park and Ibrox throughout his time as a Barcelona participant.
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Messi’s file vs Celtic (house and away) |
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Video games |
6 |
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Wins |
5 |
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Objectives |
8 |
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Messi’s file vs Rangers (house and away) |
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Video games |
2 |
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Wins |
1 |
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Objectives |
1 |
In 2007, Messi performed in a 0-0 Champions League group stage draw with Rangers in his solely go to to Ibrox.
He fared significantly better on the opposite facet of Glasgow in opposition to Celtic, although, scoring braces in victories in 2008 and 2016, whereas additionally getting on the scoresheet in a shock 2-1 defeat in 2012.
He got here up in opposition to Fraser Forster because the Hoops defeated Barcelona, with Messi later admitting he was left shocked by the goalkeeper’s show that night.
“The efficiency of Fraser Forster in opposition to us was talked about for a very long time. There was one sport in Scotland when he was not human, it was the very best goalkeeping efficiency I’ve seen. When Victor Valdes mentioned that he was leaving Barcelona we even talked about him taking part in right here.”
Messi decides between Celtic and Rangers for greatest environment
Speaking in 2015, Messi was requested to call the very best stadium environment he has ever skilled as a participant. He named Celtic over Rangers, describing Parkhead as “particular”, “a troublesome place to go” and “the very best” in Europe.
“The video games in opposition to Celtic have been particular and I wish to bear in mind them. Celtic Park is a troublesome place to go to. It’s by no means straightforward to get a consequence there. We all know we’d get a troublesome sport if we drew them within the Champions League, however all people concerned in these Barcelona v Celtic video games needs to go and play there once more.
“It’s the greatest environment in Europe and all of us wish to expertise that once more.”
Messi, who’s now with Inter Miami in the USA of America, could by no means play at Parkhead once more, however his three visits to Glasgow actually left a mark on among the best footballers to ever play the sport.
