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Ex-Barcelona star Yaya Toure doesn’t believe Lionel Messi is the best player he ever played with

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Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure did not name Lionel Messi as the best player he played with during his career. Photos: Playmaker/Manuel Queimadelos Alonso. Source: UGC
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  • Yaya Toure raised eyebrows by stating that Lionel Mess was not his pick for the best player he had played alongside during his career
  • Given Toure’s time at Barcelona, where he shared the pitch with Messi, fans naturally assumed that the Argentine would top Toure’s list
  • However, despite Messi’s prolific goal-scoring and game-changing performances, Toure’s choice for his greatest teammate came as an unexpected twist

Former Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure surprised fans by not naming Lionel Messi as the best player he played alongside in his career.

Toure’s big break came at Barcelona in 2007, and he truly hit his stride in 2008 under then-manager Pep Guardiola.

In his three years with Barcelona, Toure was part of the iconic 2009 team that achieved a historic ‘sextuple,’ claiming La Liga, the Champions League, Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup, the European Super Cup, and the Club World Cup.

This unprecedented success solidified the squad’s place in football history.

The trophy-laden campaign saw many world-class players, yet most fans attributed the historic achievement largely to Messi, who scored 47 goals that calendar year.

However, even Messi’s contributions weren’t enough for Toure to name him as the best player he played alongside.

Despite also sharing the pitch with stars like David Silva and Sergio Aguero at Manchester City, neither of them made Toure’s list when he revealed his ‘greatest’ teammate.

“[Lionel] Messi was top, [Andres] Iniesta was top, Xavi was great, but I will say Iniesta,” he told Arsenal Declan Rice when speaking to GOAL in 2023 via Sportbible.

“He had something different. Playing with him, wow! It was something else.”

“I learned more about technical skills and seeing things,” Toure added.

Messi scores hat trick for Inter Miami

Earlier, Ekwutosblog reported that Inter Miami made Major League Soccer history with a 6–2 victory over New England Revolution on the final day of the regular season, highlighted by a hat trick from Lionel Messi.

Under the guidance of Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, Miami set a new record for the most points in a single MLS season, finishing with 74 points.

They surpassed the previous record of 73 points held by New England from the 2021 season.

Messi ‘jabs’ Ronaldo

In an earlier report by Ekwutosblog , Messi appeared to make a subtle remark about his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.

After netting a hat-trick and providing two assists in Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers, Messi’s international goal tally rose to 112, placing him second to Ronaldo.

However, during a post-match interview, Messi downplayed the importance of the numbers, stating that he wasn’t focused on the statistics.

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Ugwumba Uche Nwosu the former Chief of Staff and Son in-law of former Governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has donated 1000 tickets for Heartland FC of Owerri fans for the Oriental Derby between Heartland Football Club of Owerri and Rangers Football Club of Enugu.

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Ugwumba Uche Nwosu the former Chief of Staff and Son in-law of former Governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has donated 1000 tickets for Heartland FC of Owerri fans for the Oriental Derby between Heartland Football Club of Owerri and Rangers Football Club of Enugu.

The game is slated for today Saturday, 23rd November, 2024 at Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri by 4:PM.

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Squatting (l-r): Lawrence Okaegbu, Ramson Madu, Uwem Ekarika, Uwakwe Eke, Paul Uzokwe, Peter Nieketien and Friday Ekpo.

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The list of 24 teams that qualified for 2025 AFCON

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The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, promising a thrilling competition hosted by Morocco in December next year.

The tournament will feature 24 teams, including a mix of seasoned champions and ambitious underdogs. Here’s a recap:

Qualified Nations:

Morocco (Hosts)

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Algeria

DR Congo

Senegal

Egypt

Angola

Equatorial Guinea

Côte d’Ivoire (Defending Champions)

Uganda

South Africa

Gabon

Tunisia

Nigeria

Zambia

Mali

Zimbabwe

Comoros

Sudan

Benin

Tanzania

Botswana

Mozambique

Highlights:

1. Host Advantage: Morocco automatically qualifies as the host nation, setting the stage for a passionate home crowd.

2. Returning Champions: Former AFCON winners Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and Côte d’Ivoire will vie for continental glory.

3. Iconic Teams: Powerhouses like Nigeria, Tunisia, and South Africa ensure a highly competitive tournament.

4. Comebacks: Botswana makes a notable return after 12 years, alongside teams like DR Congo, Angola, and Gabon.

5. Last-Minute Thrills: Sudan and Benin clinched their places on the final day of qualifiers, with Mozambique claiming the last spot after a decisive 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

This diverse lineup guarantees an electrifying AFCON 2025, where teams will battle for supremacy and pride on Africa’s grandest footballing stage.

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