He almost went behind bars and got humiliated by Lionel Messi, now he's left without a club and has no money left

Lionel Messi is, for many, the best footballer of all time. His seven Ballon d'Ors and the importance of the titles he won seem to be sufficient arguments to validate that statement. One of Leo's greatest virtues throughout his career was his dribbling, and several elite footballers were humiliated in front of '10'.

The last great move that remained in the retina of the fans was the one he made against Josko Gvardiol in the semifinal of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The young defender had been having a great World Cup and Messi, at 35, took him out for a walk by right wing. However, prior to the Croatian there was another one that was even more emblematic: that of Jerome Boateng.

It took place in a Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Bayern Munich, a very promising match due to the quality of the players in both squads. That Wednesday, May 6, 2015, the Catalans won 3-0, but the second was a masterpiece from Rosario: he double-hooked Boateng in the area, leaving him scattered on the floor, and then he pounced on Manuel Neuer.

What about the life of Jerome Boateng?

The defender was at the center of the controversy at the end of 2022 after receiving a six-month sentence and a fine of more than 1.8 million euros after receiving a complaint from his ex-partner. However, he avoided going to prison and was able to continue playing. Now, his contract with Lyon ends and he will have to find a team.