‘I’m Nobody Compared To Messi’ – Al-Hilal Forward On Ronaldo Celebration Against Inter Miami

Michael, Al-Hilal forward, maintains that he did not aim to offend Lionel Messi by imitating Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Siuuu” goal celebration against Inter Miami.

The Brazilian forward was on target when lining up for his Saudi Pro League employers against MLS opponents in the Riyadh Cup. Michael scored Al-Hilal’s third in a thrilling 4-3 victory, and could not hide his joy when hitting the net.

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Michael quickly left the scene and started Ronaldo’s famous celebration. Since the Portuguese superstar is now a domestic rival on Al-Nassr’s roster, many wondered what Messi would think if his opponent imitated his longtime rival on the same pitch.

Messi has seen enough down the years to ensure that such behaviour will never impact him, with the Argentine accustomed to being front and centre in the long-running GOAT debate, and Michael has told Saudi media that he was not trying to make a point to the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. He said: “I am nobody compared to Messi. This comparison is not for me. I’m a big admirer of his, I’m a fan. I thank God for the opportunity to enjoy and be with him at a football match. I thank all those responsible for the Riyadh Season Cup, which allowed us to face the best in the world, Lionel Messi. We enjoyed the confrontation.”

Messi’s next game might pit him against Ronaldo, as the Portuguese superstar looks to recover from a setback in time to play Inter Miami in another friendly on Thursday.