Gary Lineker stated, “Still life in the old GOAT” after Lionel Messi’s assist in PSG’s 3-1 win against Maccabi Haifa.
Gary Lineker, a former England international, has once again gushed over Lionel Messi for his role in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappe‘s goal on September 14. The commentator said that the ‘ancient’ GOAT still had “still vitality” because the Argentine had the most assists in Europe’s top five leagues in 2022.
Messi was heavily criticized for his mediocre first season with PSG. Last year, he scored only six times in Ligue 1, but he’s off to a great start this year.
Another goal for @KMbappe. Another goal created by Messi, who’s had more assists in 2022 than any player in Europe’s top 5 leagues. Still life in the old 🐐.
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) September 14, 2022
@KMbappe adds to his goal tally. One another goal set up by Messi, who now has more assists (2022) than any player in Europe’s top five divisions. In the traditional, nothing has changed.
Lineker has been a longtime supporter of Lionel Messi, and the Argentine has not disappointed the Englishman or his followers. The former Barcelona star has three goals and seven assists in Ligue 1 so far this season. The forward has contributed to both of France’s victories in the Champions League thus far, with a goal and an assist.
Comparing Lionel Messi to Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Gary Lineker.
One of the commentators who supports Lionel Messi in the greatest of all-time discussion is Gary Lineker.
Messi now has a scoring streak of 18 seasons in the Champions League. For sure, the 18th.
Also last year, he was reported by Mirror about his feelings toward the Argentine: “They are two Argentines, it is true, but the reason [I adore them] is easy: I love football and what they brought to the game, nobody has given to them. Without comparing the two, both accomplished feats that mere mortals like us can’t even fathom. They made our lives better. There were indeed other legends, like the two Ronaldos, but I see them more as phenomenal goal-scorers than anything else. Every game, both Diego and Leo [Lionel Messi] accomplish feats that neither I nor practically anyone else could accomplish in a lifetime. They participate in different athletic activities.
Messi now has a scoring streak of 18 seasons in the Champions League. For sure, the 18th.
Also last year, he was reported by Mirror about his feelings toward the Argentine: “They are two Argentines, it is true, but the reason [I adore them] is easy: I love football and what they brought to the game, nobody has given to them. Without comparing the two, both accomplished feats that mere mortals like us can’t even fathom. They made our lives better. Sure, there were others like the two Ronaldos, but I see them more as fantastic scorers than great players. Each game, Messi and Diego Costa accomplish feats that neither I nor virtually anyone else has accomplished in their entire careers. They participate in different athletic activities.
He elaborated, “I met Diego quite a few times.” He had a domineering presence, while Leo is more reserved. Still, I can’t recall ever seeing two more impressive players on the field. People often believe me when I suggest that [Lionel] Messi is better than Cristiano. Even I can’t help but adore Ronaldo. I give him a lot of credit; he’s a big guy himself — but in my book, there’s just no contest when it comes to football. As a result of Leo’s actions. However, it pains me to draw comparisons between the two, as they are both so enormous.
Despite his immense talent, Cristiano Ronaldo has struggled to find a consistent role with Manchester United this season.
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