Lionel Messi is likely one of the best footballers of all time and has performed in some iconic stadiums throughout his profession. The Argentine has managed video games of soccer since 2004, starring for Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and now Inter Miami, with followers from all internationally flocking to stadiums to observe the attacker in motion.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner received 4 Champions League titles with Barcelona and has performed in loads of nations throughout Europe, arising towards some raucous crowds throughout that point.
Curiously, Messi truly picked out one Scottish big as “one of the best environment in Europe”, with the Argentina icon taking part in at each Celtic Park and Ibrox throughout his time as a Barcelona participant.
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Messi’s document vs Celtic (house and away) |
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Video games |
6 |
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Wins |
5 |
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Targets |
8 |
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Messi’s document vs Rangers (house and away) |
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Video games |
2 |
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Wins |
1 |
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Targets |
1 |
In 2007, Messi performed in a 0-0 Champions League group stage draw with Rangers in his solely go to to Ibrox.
He fared significantly better on the opposite facet of Glasgow towards Celtic, although, scoring braces in victories in 2008 and 2016, whereas additionally getting on the scoresheet in a shock 2-1 defeat in 2012.
He got here up towards Fraser Forster because the Hoops defeated Barcelona, with Messi later admitting he was left shocked by the goalkeeper’s show that night.
“The efficiency of Fraser Forster towards us was talked about for a very long time. There was one recreation in Scotland when he was not human, it was one of the best goalkeeping efficiency I’ve seen. When Victor Valdes stated that he was leaving Barcelona we even talked about him taking part in right here.”
Messi decides between Celtic and Rangers for finest environment
Speaking in 2015, Messi was requested to call one of the best stadium environment he has ever skilled as a participant. He named Celtic over Rangers, describing Parkhead as “particular”, “a tricky place to go” and “one of the best” in Europe.
“The video games towards Celtic had been particular and I wish to bear in mind them. Celtic Park is a tricky place to go to. It’s by no means simple to get a consequence there. We all know we’d get a tricky recreation if we drew them within the Champions League, however everyone concerned in these Barcelona v Celtic video games needs to go and play there once more.
“It’s the finest environment in Europe and all of us wish to expertise that once more.”
Messi, who’s now with Inter Miami in america of America, might by no means play at Parkhead once more, however his three visits to Glasgow actually left a mark on the most effective footballers to ever play the sport.