5 Top Footballers Who Idolize Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi is among the best ever players in football. The Argentinian magician has done incredible things on the pitch like scoring goals and amazing dribbling skills. Even some of the best ever footballers idolizes Lionel Messi. Today, we are going to look at players who idolized Messi.

Neymar Jr

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Since his spell at Santos, Neymar was an incredible player even Brazilian legend, Ronaldinho, hailed by then young talent and told reporters that he would be the next big thing in football. When he joined Barcelona, he worked hard and made a deadly trio with Lionel Messi alongside Luis Suarez. The Brazilian star had Messi as his role model even he was asked who is the best player in the world and answered, 'Messi'.

Isco

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I know you are wondering how comes Real Madrid player see Messi as his idol instead of Cristiano Ronaldo or Zidane. Well, me too but this article will unfold the whole truth. Isco idolized Messi and even named his dog after the Argentinian. When he was asked about it Isco claimed that his dog is always the best just like Messi!

Mario Balotelli

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Another rude shock, right? I know most people when they hear the name Balotelli each has his own image. Leave a lone the 'Why always me' celebration but that rudeness. Mario Balotelli took on the social media after Lionel Messi stunning free kick versus Liverpool. Even he scolded people who kept on comparing Leo Messi and the former Juventus number 7!

Alphonso Davies

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The Canadian fullback looked after Lionel Messi when he was growing up. During his childhood days, Davies used to play as a winger but converted into one on the deadliest fullbacks in the world currently. When he was asked in an interview, he just pointed out Lionel Messi is exceptional. After thrashing Barcelona 8-2, Davies wanted a shirt from Lionel Messi but the Argentine rushed out of the field due to frustrations.

Cristian Pulisic

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The Chelsea player grew up idolizing Lionel Messi and even got an opportunity to take a photo with him when he was 17 years old. Also, his fans found a tweet ''Lionel Messi is the best player in the world.''

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