“He Is The Goat And I Want To Take A Picture With Him” Lionel Messi Puts An End To GOAT Debate
Lionel Messi, often celebrated as the greatest of all time (GOAT) in football, considers Michael Jordan the genuine all-sports GOAT.
Messi, a superstar who has won the Ballon d’Or award eight times and the World Cup in 2022 for Argentina, mentioned that he was a fan of the basketball legend during an interview with the Argentine journalist Juan Pablo Varsky on the Clank Podcast, as quoted by Sports Bible.
Lionel Messi’s Admiration for Jordan
Messi went on and aired that Jordan was not just an basketball player, but the greatest of all when it comes to sport.
He also expressed how he felt after watching “The Last Dance,” a documentary about Jordan’s basketball career.
‘It just blows your mind, it’s a masterpiece it’s impressive,’ Messi said, explaining that the series allowed him to learn more about Jordan’s legacy.
Messi’s Dream Photo with Jordan
In the interview with The New York Times, Messi confessed that Jordan is the only athlete from the sports world with whom he dreams of taking a photo.
Lionel Messi continues to thrive on the pitch with Argentina and Inter Miami while holding Jordan in high regard as the true GOAT.
The mercurial Argentine recently won a second Copa America title in a row as reported by Sportsbuddy.
