The Free Press Journal

I don’t consider myself the best: Messi

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BARCELONA: Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi has refused to consider him as the world’s best and dubbed himself as `just another player` as the Argentinea­n talisman prepares for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.Despite picking up nine La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns, five Ballons d’Or and 552 goals for Barcelona, Messi insisted that every player is same when he comes to play on the field. “I don’t consider myself the best, I think I am just another player.On the field, we are all the same when the game begins,” Messi said. Talking about the World Cup, Messi—who is yet to clinch a trophy for Argentina— said that he is hopeful to see his side delivering well at the prestigiou­s tournament, goal.comquoted People Magazine, as saying. Argentina have been grouped against Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria for the showpiece event in Russia, and Messi admitted that Jorge Sampaoli’s side need to pull up their socks. snooker final, Sparsh quelled a strong, spirited challenge from a determined Rayaan to snatch a tight 3-2. Sparsh started with a bang as he neatly constructe­d an accomplish­ed unfinished century break of 119 in pocketing the opening frame. Sparsh managed to call the shots in the final frame and stitched together small but useful breaks to pull through to complete a well-deserved 119-4, 58-84, 53-47, 35-72, and 72-26 victory. The billiards final was also a close affair, but Sparsh who was more consistent managed to overcome Rayaan 545-391 in the two-hour contest.

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