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‘German Lionel Messi’ Admits Uncovered Fandom for Stephen Curry’s Warriors After FIFA World Cup 2022: “Have the NBA League Pass”

Published Dec 17, 2022 | 1:00 PM EST

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It is no secret that Lionel Messi is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He has achieved a level of success that is unparalleled in the sport. And his name is often mentioned in the same breath as other legends like Pele and Diego Maradona. As a result, Messi’s name is often brought up when discussing young, up-and-coming soccer stars.

One such player is Jamal Musiala, a rising star in the German soccer scene. Musiala had a breakout season with FC Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.

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His performances earned him a spot on the German national team for the FIFA World Cup. Despite Musiala’s impressive performances, Germany failed to make it out of the group stage at the World Cup. However, the young player acquitted himself well, and it is clear that he has a bright future ahead of him.

Musiala is a big fan of the NBA

In an interview after his World Cup exit, Musiala revealed that he is a big fan of the NBA. While talking about his IPad Musiala said: ” I also have the NBA League Pass on it and I watch basketball games. Whenever Golden state play, I’ll watch all their games. When the season starts again, it’s a day-to-day for me”.

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It is refreshing to see a young player like Musiala who is not afraid to admit his fandom for another sport. In an era where soccer players are often reluctant to show any interest in other sports, it is refreshing to see someone who is willing to give credit where credit is due. Stephen Curry is one of the best players in the NBA, and it is no surprise that his team has won the admiration of a rising star like Musiala.

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Matthaus calls Jamal Musiala ‘German Lionel Messi’?

“When he is on the field, this is like Messi three years ago. He has everything. Fast, good dribbling, the last pass, he can score. He is also learning to work better for the defence. He is becoming the complete player. In the future, he will be one of the very best players in the world.” These were the words of the German legend Lothar Matthaus.

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Jamal Musiala is demonstrating his potential to become a top-tier footballer. The callouts of being ‘German Lionel Messi‘ just go on to highlight his talent, and it will be exciting to see what this 19-year-old can achieve in the future.

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Saransh Chauhan is a Soccer Writer at EssentiallySports. He has an open-minded set of interests, from soccer and video games to anime and music. As an avid gamer, he enjoys playing all genres of video games.
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