“Something Special for Me” – Lifelong Barcelona Fan Alex Morgan Once Revealed Her Admiration for Lionel Messi Despite Him Not Scoring a Goal

USWNT superstar Alex Morgan is with the national team for the final international camp before the FIFA World Cup. They are playing two friendlies against Ireland and have won the first game 2-0. Morgan didn’t score, but she has started the new NWSL season with a bang. 

Playing for San Diego Wave FC, Morgan has notched three goals in the first two games. Wave has won both their opening games and is currently second on the table behind Portland Thorns on goal difference. Morgan will make it to the World Cup roster, provided she is fit. She will be looking to win her third World Cup trophy this year.

Meanwhile, Alex Morgan, who visited Camp Nou to watch FC Barcelona playing, shared her views about her favorite soccer player a few years back.

Alex Morgan hailed Lionel Messi

Alex Morgan visited Camp Nou in December 2017 after winning CONCACAF Female Player of the Year. It was her first visit to Camp Nou. She toured the Barcelona camp in 2015 when they were on the US tour in the preseason. The USWNT forward started following the Catalan club from her college days when Pep Guardiola was manager.

When asked about her favorite player during her visit, she praised the Argentine talisman, Lionel Messi. Morgan said, “Leo Messi is the best in the world. Unfortunately, tonight, I didn’t get to see him score a goal in person. However, he has scored many goals in his lifetime and, being a forward, I admire him, and I love to watch him play. So, tonight was something special for me.”

She was in the stadium to watch the game between Barcelona and Deportivo La Coruna. Barcelona emerged winners in the game 4-0. The Wave forward met and talked to the Barcelona players like Thomas Vermaelen, Gerard Pique, and Paulinho. She also posed with former president Josep Bartomeu before the game.

Morgan starts the NWSL season with a bang

NWSL 2023 season started last month on March 25. San Diego Wave FC has won both their games. Wave beat Chicago Red Stars in their opener by 3-2. Morgan scored the winning penalty in the game. In the second game, Wave again emerged victorious, beating North Carolina Courage.

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Morgan was again on the scoresheet, scoring two goals in the 3-1 victory. USWNT forward has scored three goals from two games and looks in a brilliant touch ahead of the World Cup. Wave will visit OL Reign after the international break, and Morgan will hope to continue her goal-scoring form. 

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