Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi injured during Copa America (Image: FOX)Lionel Messi broke down in tears after suffering a non-contact injury in the Copa America final. In the 63rd minute of Sunday's match between Argentina and Colombia, Messi tried to catch winger Luis Diaz but the latter lost his footing and crashed to the ground. Argentina eventually won the match 1-0 in extra time thanks to Lautaro Martinez's goal.The 37-year-old appeared to be in severe pain and immediately called for medical attention. After lying on the ground for several moments, Messi took off his boot and limped off the pitch under his own power. Upon reaching the Argentina touchline, he threw his boot down in anger and collapsed into his seat.Once seated, Messi could no longer contain his emotions, letting out a wave of te...

Ronaldo and Messi have been at the top of the football world for some time now. (Image: Getty)Former Germany player Dietmar Hamann has said that Cristiano Ronaldo does not put his team first, unlike Lionel Messi. The former Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder suggested that Ronaldo never learned to put the team he plays for first over himself.Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of all time, but he has been heavily criticised at Euro 2024 as he was seen as putting his personality before the team. The former Manchester United player insisted on taking the majority of Portugal's free-kicks, the fateful penalty against Slovakia and was ultimately considered a foregone conclusion by Roberto Martinez, despite his age.Many pundits believed that Portugal could have fared...