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Jérôme Boateng recently opened up about his famous encounter with Lionel Messi in 2015, where Messi’s extraordinary dribbling left Boateng on the ground and made him the subject of countless memes worldwide. With a laugh, Boateng described the moment: “Messi's dribbling, it was tough. I stood in front of him, and suddenly he disappeared.” For Boateng, the split-second play was like a “hurricane that passed quickly and left chaos behind,” with Messi scoring while Rafinha ended up inside the net.
Boateng became “the talk of the world” after that moment, making headlines and unforgettable impressions among fans and players alike. Reflecting on the event, he shared how he later joked with Messi during a game in Paris, saying, “You and I will play one match. Maybe it will awaken an old memory for the press and the public.” Messi laughed, acknowledging how quickly time passes. Boateng responded, “Days and years go by, and you are still the best, Leo.”
More than the play itself, Boateng highlighted Messi’s character, describing him as “very humble and well-mannered” with a quiet demeanor, saying, “He doesn’t talk much, but with his foot, he speaks a lot.” These words reveal the respect Boateng has for Messi, a player who redefined what it means to excel on the pitch, not just with skill but also with humility.
For Boateng, this iconic moment remains a testament to Messi's brilliance and a lasting memory that celebrates the magic only the best players can create.
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