Lionel Messi Reveals the Only Player Who Knows Him "To Perfection"
Lionel Messi is a magician on the pitch, but only one player has the uncanny ability to read his moves and anticipate his intentions. That man is none other than Jordi Alba, his former Barcelona teammate and current Inter Miami signing.
In an exclusive interview, Messi revealed that Alba is the only player who truly understands him, praising their telepathic connection. "Jordi Alba knows me to perfection," Messi told Catalunya Radio. "He knows when I will give him a no-look pass. I have a special connection with him."
This bond was evident in their time together at Barcelona, where they formed a deadly duo, combining for 23 goals. Alba’s ability to read Messi’s runs and anticipate his passes was unmatched, making them a force to be reckoned with on the pitch.
Their connection continued to flourish in the World Cup, where Messi’s expertly disguised passes often found their way to the right wing, only to be finished with clinical precision. Unfortunately, their understanding didn’t quite translate to the same level with fellow Argentine midfielder Marcos Acuña.
Messi and Alba have wasted no time in rekindling their partnership at Inter Miami, already combining for several goals since their arrival. Alba’s enthusiasm and desire to win were major factors in his decision to join the MLS side.
In an interview with CBS Sports, Alba stated, "I don’t get tired of winning, I want to keep competing. If I didn’t have that excitement I wouldn’t have come here. I would have stayed in Barcelona, at home, not playing football. The opportunity was very attractive. I also wanted to get back with Leo and Busi and now Luis has also come. So these were the incentives that led me to make that decision."
Their partnership is certainly one to watch, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for these two footballing legends.
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