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Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has shared a heartfelt moment involving Lionel Messi that left him feeling “proud.” The incident took place during the 2015 Champions League final between Juventus and Barcelona at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Barcelona struck first in the fourth minute with a goal from Ivan Rakitic, but Juventus equalized in the 55th minute thanks to Álvaro Morata. Luis Suárez restored Barça’s lead in the 68th minute after Buffon saved a shot from Lionel Messi. Neymar sealed the victory with a third goal in the seventh minute of injury time, ending the match 3-1 in favor of Barcelona. After the game, Messi approached Buffon and asked for his jersey, a gesture that deeply moved the Juventus legend. Buffon recounted the moment in an interview with TuttoJuve, where he reflected on some of his happiest memories with the Bianconeri. “Leo made me proud when he asked me for the shirt in the Berlin final and I was 37 years old. When he asked me for the shirt I said to myself, ‘Mamma mia how beautiful you are!,’” Buffon said. “It was one of the few moments in my life when I felt not uncomfortable but I looked at myself with different eyes. We exchanged shirts. “At the end of the match, however, we had other problems, not knowing that a few years later, we would have another chance in the final.” Related Posts Premier League January Transfer Window Opens: Clubs Begin Squad Overhauls The Premier League January transfer window officially opened on Wednesday, allowing clubs to strengthen their squads for the remainder of Read more NFF President Gusau Vows to Prioritize National Teams’ Success in 2025 President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, has assured Nigerians of the Federation’s commitment to Read more Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali Mourns the Loss of His Mother Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for Chippa United and the Super Eagles, has shared the devastating news of his mother’s passing. Read more Former Manchester United Goalkeeper Jack Butland Rushed to Hospital with Serious Injury, Ruled Out of Old Firm Derby Jack Butland, the former Manchester United goalkeeper now playing for Rangers, was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday due to Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.
Neymar Reveals Mbappé Was Jealous of Messi During PSG Days
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Brazilian football star Neymar has opened up about the dynamics between himself, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé during their time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Speaking on a podcast hosted by legendary Brazilian striker Romário, Neymar shared that Mbappé became “jealous” after Messi joined the team in 2021. When asked if Mbappé, who now plays for Real Madrid, is “annoying,” Neymar dismissed the notion but admitted they had their differences. “No, he is not annoying. I have my things with him. We had a little fight, but he was fundamental to us when he arrived. I used to call him Golden Boy. I always played with him, said he was going to be one of the best. I always helped him, talked to him, he came to my place, and we had dinner together,” Neymar said. He added that their relationship changed after Messi’s arrival at PSG: “After Messi came, he [Mbappé] was a little jealous. He didn’t want to share me with anyone. And then there were some fights and a change in behavior.” Neymar and Mbappé both joined PSG in 2017 from Barcelona and AS Monaco, respectively. Reflecting on PSG’s struggles in big matches, Neymar suggested that clashing egos within the squad hindered their performance. “It is good to have egos, but you have to know that you don’t play alone. There needs to be another guy by your side. [Big] egos were almost everywhere. If nobody runs and nobody helps, it is impossible to win anything,” Neymar explained. Neymar also spoke about his decision to join Barcelona instead of Real Madrid earlier in his career, a choice he said he does not regret. “I don’t regret my choice to pick Barcelona over Real Madrid. I went with my heart. I obviously wanted to play with Messi! Barça was the team I loved. Since the era of Ronaldinho, I always said: ‘I want to play there.’ And it happened,” Neymar revealed. He recounted how intense the transfer process was, with both clubs vying for his signature: “Those were intense days. For two or three days, I wasn’t even training, just going back and forth from my house to the office to resolve everything. Real Madrid’s people were calling me on one side, and Barcelona’s people were calling on the other. Both presidents were talking to me. I couldn’t rationalize. I imagined myself playing for both, but then my heart spoke louder, and I ended up choosing Barcelona.” Related Posts Uriel was evicted, not Adekunle or Doyin. Ceec, Pere Pere Egbi and his colleague Ceec discuss how their money was on Adekunle or Doyin, but they did not anticipate Read more Ifu Ennada talks about social media trolls: “Trolls call me transgender” Ifu Ennada, a reality television personality, recently discussed her experiences with social media abusers. When discussing the daily messages she Read more Netizens ridicule Yul and Judy Austin over new post: “Happy, satisfied couple don’t need to post everyday to convince people they’re in love.” Yul and his second wife Judy Austin have once again attracted criticism for their persistent public display of affection. Since Read more ‘Yvonne Nelson’s claims of my affair with Tonto Dikeh almost lost me my relationship’ — Iyanya. Iyanya, a renowned Nigerian vocalist, discusses how the allegations made by his ex-girlfriend and Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson regarding his Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.