Speaking in Dubai at the Globe Soccer Awards, where he was named ‘Best Middle East player of 2024’, he said: “In my opinion, he (Vinicius) deserved to win the golden ball [Ballon d'Or award].
When he did, he was lethal. But Messi was dangerous everywhere on the pitch. When Messi got the ball, you’d think ‘danger, something’s going to happen, but I don’t know what'. "I remember ...