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Robert Lewandowski sheds light on Barcelona conversation with Lionel Messi at Laureus awards ceremony

Lewandowski and Messi met at Laureus Awards and what they discussed

Lewandowski mentioned Barca to Messi
Messi’s eyes lit up, claims Lewandowski

WHAT HAPPENED? In an interview with Interia Sport (via SPORT), Lewandowski stated that when he met Messi at the Laureus Awards and spoke about Barcelona, the PSG superstar’s eyes lit up at the mention of his former club. The Polish forward further added that the Argentinian’s reaction was expected since he had lived in Barcelona most of his life and often comes back to stay in the house he still has there.

WHAT THEY SAID: “Keep it a secret, but when I told him about Barcelona, his eyes lit up. And it’s not surprising, after all, he grew up here; he has a house here that he visits often. Barcelona is his home,” remarked Lewandowski on his recent interaction with Messi.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi’s contract with PSG expires at the end of the season, and it is doubtful that he will extend his stay in Paris. Barcelona are trying to get him back to the club where he spent most of his career. However, according to club manager Xavi, the move is still up in the air due to multiple factors, and it mainly depends on the Argentinian if it materialises.

In the above-mentioned interview, when asked about Messi returning to Barcelona, Lewandowski mentioned that he would love to have the 2023 World Cup winner back at Camp Nou.

“I’ve always liked playing with players who understand football. And Leo is top-notch. Also, Messi has changed his style of play a bit in recent years, today he is more of a ’10’, a midfielder,” added Lewandowski.

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI AND LEWANDOWSKI? Messi and PSG will next travel to Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on May 27 with a win enough to crown them league champions. On the other hand, Lewandowski and Barcelona have already won La Liga and will host Mallorca in their last home game of the season on May 28.

What do you think about that? Are the two going to work together later on Barcelona? Or Messi won’t join Barcelona. Leave your comments…

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Guardiola names ‘the greatest player of all time’

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has named Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time.

Guardiola stated this during an interview with ESPN Argentina.

According to him, Messi gave Barcelona the “boom” in the last 12 years.

Guardiola said: “He’s the greatest player of all time.

“In the last 12 years or so, Barcelona had a “boom” and that wouldn’t have been possible without him.

“And I’m not talking about numbers, but rather his involvement in the play, his beauty, his efficiency, everything.”

Messi and Guardiola worked together for four seasons at the Nou Camp from 2008 to 2012.

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Robert Lewandowski claims ‘any striker would dream of playing with Lionel Messi’

Amid rumours he could return to Barcelona – despite reports he has signed a new PSG deal – and admits the World Cup winner is the favourite for the Ballon d’Or.

Robert Lewandowski has admitted that any striker would like to play with Lionel Messi as a return to Barcelona remains a possible option for the Argentine.

The latest news is that Messi is set to sign a new deal to stay at PSG but a return to the Nou Camp could be a fairytale ending to his career.

Lewandowski currently leads the line for Barcelona and he would welcome the World Cup winner.

‘It’s not up to me,’ he said with a smile when asked if he would like to play with Messi before he retires.

‘Of course, we see that now he plays more like a ‘playmaker’, maybe he scores fewer goals and gives more passes to his teammates although he continues to score them.

‘But compared to other times, he is now the footballer that any striker would dream of playing alongside him.

Lewandowski was also asked if he thinks Messi has already sealed an eighth Ballon d’Or.

‘Of course,’ he responded. ‘There is maybe one more player who plays for the same club but there is only one World Cup that decides who is going to win it this season and Leo is now in the top position for sure because of what he has achieved which means everything to him. He now he can enjoy it.’