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Messi’s time at PSG was a ‘hell’ – Neymar confesses
Brazilian football icon, Neymar has described Lionel Messi’s time at Paris Saint Germain as “hell” for the legendary footballer.
Recall that Lionel Messi left his childhood club, FC Barcelona for PSG in the summer of 2021 after the Spanish giants were unable to renew his contract due to financial complications.
He signed a two-year contract with the French side with the hope that he could help them win the UEFA Champions League which has eluded the club despite the heavy investment on players.
Hence, the players were left frustrated to the point they subjected Lionel Messi and Neymar to constant booing before, during, and after games.
Even after leading Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World in Qatar for the first time in his football career, PSG fans still subjected the record 7 times Ballon d’Or winner to ridicule. His 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 games in all competitions meant nothing to the fans since he couldn’t help them to win the Champions League title.
After his two seasons contract which has a year extension option, expired, Lionel Messi decided not to take the one-year extension and left the club for Inter Miami where he has already scored 11 goals and provided 5 assists in 11 games.
“I was very happy for the year he (Messi) had, but also very sad, because he lived both sides of the coin. He realized a dream with Argentina and won everything, but at PSG he lived through hell. We both did”, Diario AS quoted Neymar as saying.
“Messi left PSG in a way that, from a football perspective, he did not deserve. Everything he is, everything he does, anyone who knows him knows, he’s a guy who trains and fights, and if he loses he’s angry and was unfairly accused.
“It made me very happy that he won the World Cup. Messi deserved to ‘end’ his career like this.”
While Messi is doing exploits in Major League Soccer, Neymar is trying to recover from an ankle injury and is yet to make his Saudi Pro League debut with Al Hilal.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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