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They wanted to imitate Messi, the ridicule that two players starred in Spain

Lionel Messi even inspires top footballers with his magic.

By William Estrella

Lionel Messi even inspires top footballers with his magic.
Lionel Messi even inspires top footballers with his magic.

Seven years ago, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez starred in one of the most colorful penalties in history. While Leo was at FC Barcelona, he made a short shot for the Uruguayan to beat Celta in the Spanish league. Now, two elements of Rayo Vallecano wanted to imitate the genius of the top winner of the Ballon d'Or (7) and they were made ridiculous.

During the 2015-2016 season, Messi successfully replicated a penalty taken by Johan Cruyff in the 1980s. Leo stood near the penalty mark and when everyone believed the ball was going to the net, he gave it to Luis Suárez, who scored the blaugrana goal against Celta. The genius was left for history, with the two South American stars being the protagonists.

Now, Trejo and Isi, Rayo Vallecano players, wanted to imitate what was done by the captain of the Argentine team and by the Uruguayan Suárez, who currently plays for the Brazilian Gremio. However, the end of the play was not successful. It turns out that Isi reached the ball well outlined, hurried up and sent his shot to the stands. The fact immediately went viral and left Spanish footballers in a bad light.

Leo Messi still does not define his football future:

The winner of the last World Cup with the Argentine team has not yet defined his future. Despite the fact that in France they speculate that he will not continue at PSG, the journalist Fabrizio Romano said that Leo wants to stay in Paris. However, he first wants to know about the sports project, since his intention is to win one more Champions League in his career and with the current Parisian squad it will be difficult for him to do so.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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