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FIFA World Cup 2018
- Messi and Ronaldo resigned the same day
- The two superstars continue without world title
- Before the hasty arrival, both showed brilliant moments [19659005] Two of the biggest stars of world football were divorced At the beginning of the co-matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia in just four hours of the tournament
First, he met Lionel Messi and Argentina in the very intense peat festival against France. Uruguay then beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. This means that two of the world's biggest football stars, who have won almost every individual prize in the past decade, have to follow the rest of the tournament at home.
Expectations were high. After all, Ronaldo had just won the UEFA Champions League and Messi had made a significant contribution to the title of Barcelona champion. While both were in the past until the last end of the World Cup – Ronaldo was fourth in 2006 and Messi 2014 vice world champion 2006 – this time was already in the final of the second round [19659008] 1270 –
How many minutes to Lionel Messi? Games, 23 shots) and Cristiano Ronaldo (six games, 25 shots) in co-games at the World Cup without scoring a goal.
The two are now 30 years old and this may be their last chance to win the World Cup – at least while they are still living up to their skills. Now, fans will look closely to see which player wins the adidas Golden Ball this time after the Argentinian won the award four years ago.
As Ronaldo and Messi return home, we review their performance in Russia. 19659011] © Getty Images
Lionel Messi
Results
The moment
In the opening match, Messi missed a penalty against Iceland. In the second match against Croatia, he and Argentina seemed sometimes overwhelmed. It already seemed that the World Cup would remain without a glittering Messi moment. But then, the dozens of "Albiceleste" were again there when Argentina stood back to the wall. In the match against Nigeria, he instinctively took a steep pass with his thigh, dropped it with emotion and then chased him into the net. The goal celebrations showed how much tension had been before.
Statistics
4 – Lionel Messi is the only player to have scored at least one assist in each of the last four World Cup finals. at. With two assists today, he is the first Argentine since Diego Maradona, author of two goals in the World Cup.
The Quote
"We have the best player in the world in the team and we had to try to create situations in which it can unfold, because it's can show brilliant moments, we tried different tactics to get there, sometimes we succeeded, but sometimes we did not do it. "
Jorge Sampaoli (Coach, Argentina)
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Results
The Moment
After Russia's stunning 5-0 win in the opening match of the day before, the second day of the tournament had some something special to offer. And Ronaldo did not disappoint. It seemed that the neighborhood duel against Spain would end with five goals, but the Portuguese captain did not want to accept it. His perfect free kick in overtime came into the corner and was an absolute highlight.
Statistics
45 – Ronaldo had never made a free kick at a major international tournament, but then he managed exactly the right time. After 44 futile attempts, the 45 turned out to be his lucky number
The Quote
"Cristiano still has a lot to do in football, and I hope that it remains to help young players to develop.We have a team with a lot of young players and of course we all want him to be with us. "
Fernando Santos (Portugal coach)
Still the best?
Cutting at the World Cup plays an extremely important role in voting for individual awards. Despite the early failure, will one of both win the FIFA Best Welfootball Player of the Year Award again? Or do we know a new laureate? The answer to this question will be in London on September 24th!
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