Cristiano Ronaldo’s Teammate Nelson Semedo Says Lionel Messi ‘Deserved’ to Win the World Cup For ‘Everything He Gave For Football’

In the thrilling world of soccer, with every pass and goal, there lies a tale of camaraderie and respect that transcends team rivalries. Notably, Nelson Semedo, former FC Barcelona player and current Wolves defender, shared his heartfelt sentiments about Lionel Messi. Semedo unveiled his delight after witnessing Messi’s triumph at the World Cup in Qatar. He stated that the victory was well-deserved for Messi, who contributed immensely to soccer for years. 

A national teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, Semedo recognized the brilliance of Lionel Messi and expressed his admiration for the Argentine. So, let’s delve deeper into this exclusive conversation and uncover the details.

Nelson Semedo’s admiration for Lionel Messi and his World Cup triumph

For years, the epic narrative in soccer dominated the charts by the brilliance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The insatiable fueling debate always comes to one question: who is the true GOAT? Yet, Semedo’s heartfelt words pierced through and offered a glimpse beyond this competitive firestorm. Although he praised both the stars for their input, Messi earned genuine appreciation.

When asked if it was a historic moment for him as an ex-teammate of Messi witnessing him win the World Cup, Semedo’s response was unequivocal. “Yeah! It was really good to see him winning there. I guess he deserved it as well for everything he gave to football,” Semedo claimed.

Semedo wasn’t called up by the Portuguese national team for the World Cup in Qatar as well as in Russia in 2018. His only international participation with his country was scaled down to the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, where he played a couple of matches. However, Semedo’s comments might not fare well with Portugal fans, but despite everything, it is a testament to his sportsmanship, as he congratulates Messi for the triumph.

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Semedo’s eye-opening revelations about the Argentine!

Moreover, the right-back reminisced about his time playing alongside Messi at FC Barcelona. Despite the challenges at the club, Semedo shed light on the simplicity of playing with Messi, having him spray passes, left, right, and center. The Lisbon native stated, “Playing with Messi is easy. You just have to give him the ball and run, and he will give it to you wherever you are on the pitch and place it in front of you as if he were throwing it to you with his hands.”

This revelation provides a unique glimpse into the relationship and synergy that existed between Semedo and Messi during their shared tenure at Barcelona.

As the Portuguese defender continues his journey with Wolverhampton, his admiration for Messi serves as a testament to the enduring impact of a soccer legend. Semedo’s words are a reminder of the fact that even in the most heated rivalries, there exists a shared appreciation for true greatness.

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