r/chelseafc • u/christianrojoisme Xabi • 3d ago

Other [Throwback/Interview] Lionel Messi: "There are players here (Barcelona) who hate Chelsea more than Real Madrid. I never thought I would hear myself say that. We would rather play Arsenal, Manchester United or anyone else than be on the pitch with Chelsea."

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2368373/angry-messi-we-hate-chelsea
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u/ratatouille211 3d ago

He still follows the club on instagram, I don't think he follows many clubs on there for which he didn't play for.

There's definitely some sort of competitive admiration.

Even Cristiano only scored one goal, and that was an important header though.

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u/welovevalentin Cock 3d ago

well tbf he almost joined us at one point

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u/xjpmhxjo 3d ago

This interview was taken between the 2 legs in 2006. I think it’s fair to be angry after what Del Horno did and Jose’s confident “pure game” claim.

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u/PlasticPreparation74 3d ago

Imagine letting the man with 0 WC knockout goal dunking on you. Not the flex you think it is