Manchester United and Brazil’s Casemiro, a prominent midfielder in the modern game, has revealed the three players he considers the “greatest” of his generation.
His impressive career includes five Champions League triumphs with Real Madrid and a pivotal role in helping Manchester United secure the Carabao Cup after a six-year drought.
- Legendary status as a Samba star
- Enthusiastic fan of fellow countryman
- Admiration for Argentine & Portuguese icons
In an interview with Placar magazine, Casemiro praised Lionel Messi, acknowledging the mark he left in football.
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Despite being rivals with Barcelona and Argentina, Casemiro expressed admiration for Messi’s talent and described it as a pleasure to have played against him.
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Furthermore, Casemiro highlighted the top three players in his generation: Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar.
He believes they stand out as the best, even though he had the opportunity to watch Brazilian Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane play during his career.
Casemiro expressed gratitude for not having to face Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch, as he had already given him numerous titles and victories during their time at Real Madrid.
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Having enjoyed success alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Santiago Bernabeu, Casemiro now eagerly anticipates the upcoming 2023-24 campaign with Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has moved to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Messi has embarked on a new challenge with Inter Miami in MLS, and Neymar continues to make an impact at Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1.
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