“He is the best—not just of this era but of every era,” Frank Lampard gives his verdict on the Maradona Vs Lionel Messi debate
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Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard was in high praise for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and said that he is counting on him on lifting the trophy on 18th December. Lampard is a huge fan of Messi and yet again was in no short of praise for the Argentine saying that this time Argentina is the favorite to win the trophy.
He went on to say that Messi has won every possible trophy there is to win as a footballer and he needs to win the World Cup as it’s a must for his legacy. He added, “you kind of want it to be a part of the CV that you’ve won a World Cup” on account of Lionel Messi’s records and achievements galore.
On talking about his favorite player, Lampard once told way back in 2015, “Diego Maradona was my favorite player always, but I think, for me, Lionel Messi is the best—not just of this era but of every era. I love watching him play, his personality, and his humility. He’s a great, great player.”
Is Argentina the favorites for the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is just two days away and all the fans around the world are prepared and set to the grand stage and are on their way to support their favorite team and players. While the fans will be supporting their favorite teams, everyone feels that Argentina are the clear favorite for this tournament considering their form and also their squad depth.
They have a great squad and the coach has always made his selections and decisions absolutely spot-on in the biggest stages and has delivered results most importantly. With a great goalkeeper and a fantastic backline which was the problem the last time, they look absolutely scintillating and no nation in the world would want to face them now.
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