‘Have SELF-RESPECT!’ Why ‘fanboy’ players swapping shirts with Messi is a bad look | ESPN FC
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2023
- Futbol Americas’ Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza discuss why players swapping shirts with Lionel Messi is disrespectful to their club’s fanbase.
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As long as your not playing like a fan during the game it’s not a problem
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@@danm2756agreed 💯...but the journalists have to pick something or someone from the game or after the game to speak about...I agree that as long as d players r giving thier 100% in d game, irrespective of the results it's up to them what they want to do but the journalists oofff wt 2say abt them...they will keep barking non sense
The problem is it leads to that a lot of these players are huge fans of him and idolise him so they probably wouldn’t tackle him as if he was any other rival
@@abzino9941 they are professionals man, during the game is one thing, post game is another. Messi gave Gotze a photo after losing a wc final
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I don't agree with that. The Brazil vs, England match in 1970 was a very tough match. Félix, the Braziian goalkeeper, received a kick from an England forward. There was a lot of pushing and shoving in that game, and yet, at the end of the match Pelé and Bobby Moore, two legends of football exchanged shirts smiling at the end of the match. Another example, Mario Gotze, the man who scored the winnig goal for Germany against Argentina, asked Messi after the game for a selfie with him, and Messi said yes. I don't see why after the game people can't behave like civilized people and be friends.
These idiots just dont understand because they never achieved such fame and adolation.
Roy keane in disguise .
Its not a bad look. The dude tried hard to beat messi during the game. As long as it doesnt impact the game whats the issue. Many players were likely inspired to play pro by messi
Nothing is wrong with it! That’s a MESSI Jersey.
This is ridiculous. It’s a game not a war !
The world is a better place when people behave like this.
Fans are very irrational
All this fight an war nonsense helps the media to get views cause violence is entertaining...
It's not even the fans, but these _nobody_ announcers.
@@fuferito seriously, it's like they forget that players mingle with the other team after a match. I'm an FC Cincinnati fan and I for one don't care. I haven't heard from anyone (maybe some neckbeard on reddit got mad) from our fan base that even cares. I thought it was nice that Acosta and his kids got to meet their hero. Don't hear these dingbats talking about that.
These guys are totally wrong, they forget to understand that, soccer/football is, at the end, just a game.
There's nothing wrong with exchanging shirts and pictures, all professional football players do that every time they face an opponent that, maybe, just beat them.
One more thing, as a fan, you should appreciate how hard your team plays to win and, if they don't, respect the other team because they deserve respect.
It's not just a game. It's a collossal business that organized crime, billionaries, and whole states are involved in. Murder happens for money like this. It's a game for you and me perhaps bjt It's really not when thenstakes are so big
They acted Profesionally for 90 mins. The rest is irrelevant. Guys are just salty they didn't get the same chance.
swapping shirts a bad thing?
isn't that good sportsmanship?
for 2x45 minutes fighting in the field. after finishing, show respect and peaceful attitude between players. that's very positive bro...!!!
This happened when he was playing in Europe as well in PSG. Some Ligue 1 players would ask Messi for his shirt or a picture. Even at the WC Australian players asked Messi for a picure after they had just been eliminated by Argentina. You are talking about a player that many, including myself consider the GREATEST football player ever in the history of football of the most popular sport on the planet, it is not something small. Im sure not in a million years did MLS players think they would be playing with Messi in the same pitch. You really can not blame them.
dang..it happens all the time, in europe, in world cup, player swap shirts. duh.. why should it be a problem now.
It's not about swapping shirts. It's getting autographs and taking pictures. One person is being fan boy more than others
@@limbeboy7 so is it that bad???
what happens in the game stays in the game so what if they are doing this.....
so you'd be more happer if messi's team lost and they swap shirts stop being a hypocrite
@@limbeboy7 like i said it happened before, in world cup 2022 too. why bother now?
@@limbeboy7 You sound ignorant. Its literally common to for all matches to happen. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Give them a break he is the 🐐
So what if they don’t ask for a picture or jersey and then they never get a chance to play or see Messi again? What do you tell the player then? “At least you played hard against him”. Nah I don’t care that’s the GOAT by all means ask for a picture/autograph if the fans were the ones on the pitch I know they would be asking for one also. Leave these players alone.
Many top players swap shirts, it’s done out of respect.
Isn't swapping jerseys a common thing???
Y’all need to chill. Anyone of you or the fans or owners in the position, you’ll grab that opportunity with both hands😂😂
Messi is literally the equivalent of the sport now. Messi is football. He is bigger than everyone else in the stadium combined. I could care less what fans or the media think of me if I got Messi’s jersey or his autograph cuz that’s what’s important not taking care of your feelings. You media guys are just jealous that it wasn’t you who got his jersey.
Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza managing to sound thirsty and salty at the same time.
It's Messi, and it is a good look.
CRonaldo refusing a player from Iceland after a game (during Euros or World Cup) was a bad look.
that's a completely different scenario, CR is just a bad loser
The jerseys swap is a gesture of respect between players. Every footballer has his own collection of jerseys from the opponents he has faced.
After the “battle on the picth”: sane competitors have respect for each other, dumb (losers) people have hate.
(Just for example: Diego Armando Maradona was happy to swap his jersey with Franco Baresi. Check out the video.)
It happened in France too and Israel where the opponents took Mess's photographs and swap shirts, what is wrong with that?
It happens in the wc too, Australia did it and Gotze asked Messi for a photo after the WC final
So true@@TexYMatt98
When this happens the Cristiano Ronaldo, they call it influence lol
Shocking fact:- ESPN salary coming from GOAT 🐐 😂
Even during WC competitions some of the defeated teams asked for Messi's autograph and selfies . Eg Australia . If we go way back you ll see guys from south Africa Among others. Its okay to get a selfie.
Cmon !!!...This doesnt happen only in America but all over the world where teams lose to Messi yet although amidst the loss, they still line up to get Messi's autograph/selfie/jersey ...etc...The just star struck & see it as an honor to be sharing the field with a legend....& this will never stop until Messi stopped playing football period.
Genuinely shocked these pundits actually used to kick a ball around with these braindead takes.
Do u call them football pundit nowhere near broo???
If it was any other player then I could've agreed but it's literally The GOD of the game, everyone wants his shirt to let their grandchildren see one day.
It happened at the world cup bro against Australia even if you go back to the 2014 world cup final after the match gotze the heartbreaker asked for a photo
Totally not bad look man! They want Messi jersey is so normal like a good chance to show respect and friendship to the goat and welcome him to MLS
they think MLS better than other top league in europe or even international team. so many player from top team in europe doesnt even have this kind convo and somehow these two cluless people think MLS player is better then the rest of top player who swap jersey or even take photograph with world class player such as messi.
Messi is extinction though, if im opposing team fans, i don't mind the players doing that as long they give 100% on the field.
If my team players not even controlled or go ez with messi, that i be pissed
Leo in all games in europe always give the jersey.. but now is a problem 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Nothing is wrong with that
pathetic from ESPN
Before a match starts they captains shake hands and the heat of the compilation ends after the final whistle and the players might be friends,teammates before or even idols or fans so their is no harm in asking or exchanging jerseys.Messi also have admitted that he swap his jerseys mostly with his Argentine team mates playing in other clubs.Swapping of jerseys are not big deal rather it's a gesture of respect and admiration for each other.please don't make a mountain out of a mole hill!
Who tf cares ???? It’s Messi. Who wouldn’t take that opportunity. Especially mls players who have probably only ever dreamt of meeting him.
You people always looking for something to talk about
These boys speaking here dont know what football is football is just a sport not war come-on
Not a problem at all. Even the fans of the opposing team would want to get a photo with Messi. Fans understand the players.
Yeah I agree with many comments on here. It’s all about sportsmanship in the end. It’s a battle for 90+ minutes but in the end it’s just a game. So, if the best player to ever step on the pitch would be willing to swap shirts… I say f*#% the pundits! I wouldn’t mine having a bit of fútbol history ok my wall. I don’t see them talking badly about all the jerseys some pros have of other pros hanging behind them when they are talking about swapping shirts.
I think this should be excused when it's Lionel Messi. As long as you don't see the players making weird mistakes playing against him, then everyone should understand......IT'S LIONEL MESSI.
He's the only one of his kind in football history and this might be the only time they get to see him.
What part do they not understand that Messi is a living legend and the idol of many of the players who are on the field?!!!
Nothing wrong with that
Son compañeros en la seleccion aegentina, Herculez. Cuando juegues algun mundial lo vas a entender....😂😂😂😂
You are talking BS! Swapping jersey, taking selfies and asking autograph is normal
"Cultural thing" "Bad look" - Keywords from salty guys
The Commentators , themselves , actually , need to have some " Self - Respect " ... and , refrain from butting their nose & advocating inauthenticity !!!
Wonder how they feel they are " certified " to mention so !!!!
And , by the way , the rival Fans , themselves were chanting Messi's name after the Match !!!
I think what is happening after games is also playing positive on MLS just look at the views of those players involved in swapping and photography ... It's shining light on them .. nobody searched for Orlando city prayers except checking for the fight because they didn't play to the cloud
Messi is a living legend most of them grow up watching Messi screw any fan who has a problem
Mesii god of football ❤❤❤don't make unnecessary topic 👏
Top European club players are fighting over Messi's shirt.😊
ESPN stop it! its called sportsmanship, respect and admiration. it is at the core of sports, it is what we teach our kids to do, and now that they are adults we spit on them for doing it? Why is not the same said of athletes when they do it at the olympics? Exactly! because is the right thing to do. These dinosaurs and their outdated mentality reporting for @ESPN really grind my gears. huff n puff.
It’s Messi, the goat. So it’s alright really. MLS should be grateful you have Messi to begin with.
It’s absolutely okay for this MLS players to fanboy Messi because they k ow the league is so absolutely lucky to have him.
these guys are probably mad because nobody ever asked them for their jersey.
If fans are angry when someone want the jersey of the GOAT, they should not be watching football.
Not a bad look,argue whatever you want.
Its sportsmanship geez , The most violent sport which is UFC , the fighters there kill each other than shake hands or exchange hugs after the match . They don't hate each other they at work !
The usual arrogance of journalists and journalism to think they own the ethics of what's good or not in a profession like sports; to assume they represent the majority of public opinions, to make sometimes premature judgments concerning issues.
The jersey swap is a sign of respect and has been going on for quite sometime that it’s become tradition..not a big deal
These analysts dont know ball man, its a football match not a war and if the greatest football player of all time play in the same match , you cant stop yourself from these things..
i think this shirt thing is not now to the game ... why mention it now ?
It's sportsmanship
What is this guy saynig? Totally a bullshit. In MAN UNITED LOCKER ROOM there is a Lio Messi picture who were literally beat by Messi in UCL FINAL and you know there is only one shirt in Bayern museum and that is Lio Messi's.Try to flourish respect not hatred.
It’s after the game not during the game like basketball players we’re doing to the dream team in 92 don’t see an issue
Which fans are not happy??
I’m happy , I think there’s a lot of fans that are happy as well
Why when UFC fighters after the fight they embrace each other
So, as many said as long as during the game they are professional then after the game, win or lose u embrace each other.
Messi lost to Baryen n still gave players his shirt , so there’s nothing wrong
These 2 guys know nothing about fútbol. Even River and boca exchange shirts! It’s a sign of respect after a game. Tradition . In the past the 2 captains used to exchange shirts. Now any player can do it. Do some research next time.
Greatness transcends rivalry.
Two clowns with a ridiculous take
I think some fans are just jealous that they were not on the pitch in person and had the opportunity to take a pic or switch shirts
It's a bad look "In America", everywhere else in the world, it's just seen as mutual respect.
Bro it’s literally so common to exchange shirts with a player after a game in Europe, it’s just America hasn’t caught up. Especially in the case of Acosta where they both played with each other for Argentina it’s disgraceful to look at it like this. They went to penalties ffs how are they not trying
But this happened in PSG and Barca - u just have nothing bad to report about the boy
This discussion is rubbish. Even players in European leagues swap shirts after loosing game! Why this cry analysis is happening in US?
Oh please. It happens in every game. Europe. Everywhere. Switching jerseys. Look at Australia at the World Cup. Or the players after the friendlies and every member of the team wanted the jersey. It’s not just here.
In the top leagues the analysts talk about formation issues and what the winning team did right. American analysts talk about jersey swaps. There is a reason the league isn’t being taken seriously.
How big was this tournament really? I got the feeling that the liga MX teams took it like another preseason tournament but listening to these guys go on about how this was such a huge game idk haha
Messi always tells players to wait in the tunnel
These dudes sound salty asf 😂 so annoying
There looks jealous
Espn needs to fire these pundits. Fire them. Fire them. Fire them. So angry. Needlessly
Not agreeing with that at all. It's the GOAT and fans understand it, the sane ones anyway.
these guys are just jealous......what happens in the game stays in the game......they are not even a player and just too many critics
You gat a problem man, but i bet when you meet him, u aint gonna hesitate asking a pic with him. Who doesnt want a pic with the Goat, come on
Dax McCarthy did it privately and still got dragged LOL...
Between the whistles, I'm trying to defeat my opponent.
Afterwards, I'd swap!
As a fan, I have no issue with them swapping jerseys.
You can see in every national game players exchange jersey with one another. It's just normal. I think some British guy created this confusion and conflict just it never happens before.
Does bro realize that players have asked to swap shirts with Messi on literally every stage he’s competed on? It’s to be expected…
I don't agree. Let them have fun. This is a one in a lifetime opportunity for many of them. Also, it shows great sportsmanship to fight it out in the field but as soon as the whistle blows, be cordial and civilized.
I would bet that if Messi desired to start having his picture taken with every fan in every game, they all would gladly take the opportunity
I could care less if a player ask for another players jersey AFTER the game.
I am all for being competitive but once the game is over if you lose and your team is not having an immediate meeting then there is no reason to keep that kind of rivalry after the game plus the loosing team where the best test messi has had since joining or is this a secret campaign to rubbish messi in America?
You talking about it is your choice. Slow news day and it is you, the media wonders, who have been making a fuss in order to attempt relevance. I am one of those who have no problem with it. A lot of those players grew up with Messi being their inspiration like no other for the sport that they love. Those players gave their best. Win, lose, or draw……the match is complete. It is finished. They left it all on the pitch and then regular life must go on. They may never get another chance to even be that close to him. Go and get your jersey.
Messi is GOD everyone wants a pic with him
They tried to make a mountain out of a mole..sounds like they're mad more than the supposed fans
It is the right time!!!! Get that Messi jersey please!! ESPN just shut up. This is the GOAT!
We have to disagree with this take and we spoke about it on our reaction episode. It looks like many are on the same page here too. This is such a normal practice after a match and now they have a chance to do it with arguably the best to ever play? Seems like a no brainer! No harm no foul.
We have never seen and will most probably never ever see anything close to Lionel Messi... go for it guys, I'd do it anyday, anytime given a chance to ever share a moment with the guy... for heavens sake guys this is sport it's not war. I reckon Vasquez was still going to do the same thing had Cincinnati had won that game.
After playing a hard game against the greatest player , it’s ok to take a pic or exchange shirts
Nothing wrong with it. Y’all old
It's not a big deal. Why do you people keep talking about it?
One could argue that if inter Miami loses those games none of these post match shenanigans would happen so it could in a sense be incentive for these "fanboys" to lose
Messi has made MLS teams look like school teams and you guys are ANGRY😂
It's amazing how Hispanic Americans can switch back and forth their accent in a millisecond while pronouncing Latino names.