Maxwell Names Players To Replace Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

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3 years ago

March 20, 2023

Former Paris Saint-Germain defender Maxwell has insisted that Lionel Messi is still the best footballer in the world despite Kylian Mbappe’s rise to prominence.

France international Mbappe has risen to prominence in recent years and is seen as the successor to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Maxwell, who was Messi’s team-mate at Barcelona, believes without any doubt that the Argentine World Cup winner remains the best player in the world.

The former Brazil superstar left-back hailed the achievement of Mbappe and added that he would step into the shoes of Messi and Ronaldo.

Maxwell told French media outlet Canal Plus, “For me, it’s always Messi.

“But he is showing that he[Mbappe] is the player for the next 10 years with [Erling] Haaland.

“Players are in very good shape to take this position after Cristiano and Messi. They are getting stronger. But it is sure that Mbappé is exceptional.”

AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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22 hours ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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22 hours ago

December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”