Published 18:46 IST, February 7th 2020
What if Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo end up playing together at Juventus?
There have been a number of rumours linking Lionel Messi with an exit from Barcelona this week after the Argentine great was left unimpressed by Eric Abidal.
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re has been some turmoil at Barcelona this week. Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal was reportedly quoted as saying that a number of Barcelona players did t give it ir all on field during Ernesto Valverde era. It prompted eventual departure of Spaniard. Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi n hit back at Abidal saying that players did t have a problem with Valverde.
This turbulence has led to rumours that Lionel Messi will be looking for an exit from club. likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus w retain an interest in services of Argentinian great. Courtesy of Lionel Messi transfer rumours, fans have taken to speculating what it would be like if two of greatest players in history of sport were to don same colours.
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Could Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo end up playing toger at Juventus
A vast majority of Real Mrid faithful resigned mselves to losing Cristia Ronaldo in summer of 2018. While few clubs could afford to secure signing of Cristia Ronaldo that summer, Juventus emerged frontrunners for his signature. Ronaldo ultimately ended up moving to Juventus on a reported €100 million transfer. With controversy surrounding Lionel Messi and his situation with Barcelona, it would appear that Juventus are w following developments of Lionel Messi transfer story. Were Juventus to pursue a move for Barcelona mainstay, two of players with most individual hours in world football will feature with same team for first time in history of sport.
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In case, move goes through, Juventus would have two of most marketable superstars in world football in ir team. Cristia Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have long divided fanbase of world football. While Cristia Ronaldo fanbase claims that Portugal superstar me it all way to top with sheer determination and hard work, y also claim that Lionel Messi was naturally gifted and, refore, did t have to toil his way to top. y have also argued that Cristia Ronaldo remains best player in world after five-time Ballon d'Or winner proved himself in three of Europe's top five leagues. If Lionel Messi were to sign for Juventus, Messi and Ronaldo would constitute one of most lethal attacking outfits in world. It would also put to bed argument that Lionel Messi is a one-league wonder.
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However, Manchester City also remain strong contenders for Argentinian great. Manchester City remain determined to bring Lionel Messi to England and are reportedly closely monitoring his situation at club. However, re are reports that Pep Guardiola doesn't want to force Barcelona's hand for move. He would only sanction a move to bring Lionel Messi to Etih if he were to be a free nt in summer.
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18:46 IST, February 7th 2020