March 21, 1962. Benfica – Tottenham. Semifinal European Cup that ended with winning the Portuguese team. António SimõesWith just 18 years, 3 months and 8 days, he scored the first goal of the game, which ended 3-1. Until a week ago, he held a record of being the youngest player to score in a European semifinal. With 17 years, 9 months and 18 days, Lamine Yamal Broke that note with his purpose in front of him Inter from milan In the first leg of the semifinals of Champions Leaguethus exceeds a brand that lasts more than six decades.
However, after the removal of Barça, the record of the youngest champion in history in a competition in Europe continues to belong to the former Portuguese player. In an interview with World of sport, António Simões He removes the praise to the young star of Blaugrana.
How do you see this boy appearing like this, ‘fell from heaven’, and who wonders all over the world?
“Well, there’s one thing he came to the world … a gift. That gift may appear overseas, in another city, in another academy or any club. But, first, there is some fun because it belongs to a great academy of a great club: Barcelona. In the second place, because the club size is rapidly expected worldwide. And third in the next few years it will be best.
In his opinion, did you have more talent than Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi at the beginning of their career?
“I can answer that question as follows:“ Many Messi na a Cristiano Ronaldo. Second, we should recognize that Cristiano Ronaldo It is the reflection of a lot of work -and we respect the deep a clear demonstration that, with effort, can reach the stars. Instead, this young man Barcelona This is proof and confirmation that there are people that God gives them a natural gift. He was born with that gift, and from there he will build his career. Of course you will need to work, yes, but you don’t have to do it like I did Cristiano Ronaldo.
Press, media and fans will paint it as a new Messi. Do you agree with that?
“It’s wrong, but it’s suitable for any activity. And about what we are, man. No two people.
This kid has de facto talent, art, the relationship with two things: first the ball and then the game, he has the same. Just have a relationship with the ball out of reach. That’s not enough. What is the use of, if you don’t have a good relationship with the game? Although a player’s relationship with a ball is not the best in the world, if he has certain intelligence to form in the game, it is great height, then he is a great player. And he’s both. He has a ball and has a game. Above it is something else to help a lot, and I say it from my own experience: he’s left -handed, and it will help a lot. And, therefore, they (the left -handed) see the game, the same game as others (the left -handed), they see it but they see it differently and faster.
And then this boy, I think he will be the king. The king is still coming. The other two kings end. And happy to have any empty space. We already have a successor. I like it, in all honesty, I have condolences for Real MadridBut I also have for him Barcelona Because there are two great clubs, the largest SpainFor a long time, and I have a lot of respect and us Barcelona Using? “Well, do it, because the notes should only be beat, if not, imagine what 63 years ago
Source: La Verdad
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