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Casemiro, a Manchester United and Brazil midfielder, has praised Argentina captain Lionel Messi.
"I didn't get to see Maradona or Pele play, but I did get to see the three greatest players of my generation: Messi, Cristiano, and Neymar," Casemiro recently told Placar.
Messi, 36, and Casemiro, 31, battled for six years as Barcelona and Real Madrid players, respectively.
Casemiro stated that if "you are a football fan," you should support the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion. "Messi made an era and he was always competitive with Barcelona and Argentina and there was no way out," he said. It was a joy to play against him."
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Steven Gerrard stated that a "family feeling" at Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Ettifaq influenced his decision to accept a coaching position with the club.
After earlier stating that he would not accept an invitation to join the squad, the former England and Liverpool captain accepted a three-year contract last week.
Gerrard, 43, changed his mind and is now the latest big figure to join the Saudi league.
"When I went to Saudi Arabia, I felt like I was visiting family." "It actually made me feel welcomed," Gerrard said on Al-Ettifaq's Twitter account on Sunday.
"There are three things I always consider in order: first and foremost, it must be right for my family." We must be ecstatic.Lionel Messi's transfer to Inter Miami is a significant coup for the team, and his arrival in the United States will undoubtedly generate a lot of enthusiasm and interest.
Before Messi's visit, Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham went the additional mile and was filmed completing touches on Messi's teeth on a big mural apparently painted by his wife Victoria.
Messi will make his Inter Miami debut on 21 July when the Major League Soccer club hosts Mexico's Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener.
Messi announced his intention to go to Miami on June 9, 2023.
"I made the decision to go to Miami," Messi said.