TThose magical Champions League nights are a thing of the past, but not forgotten. Thomas Muller is currently enjoying his time as a player for MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps. It is a gift that puts him once again in front of his old friend Leo Messi, whom he respects and who he always wants to win on the pitch. That’s why he has his sights set on the grand final against Inter Miami.
At both club and international level, the German player has come out on top against the Argentine. When he happens to meet a world-famous soccer genius on the pitch, something activates in the German killer and motivates him. While many opponents are nervous about facing Lionel, Thomas grows.
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While the media has long portrayed it as a direct showdown of class, ego and nationality that defines which of the two footballers is more important in the team, Muller has now made it clear that he has commented that they are not the protagonists but part of the whole.
In terms of results, things tend to go well for Messi. It’s not Messi vs. Muller, it’s Miami vs. the Whitecaps. Maybe they rely on him a little more than this team relies on me, because we’re such a good group… you know what I’m saying?
On the eve of the final, the German player admitted that the Argentine player is the best in the world in football. Despite the belief that he would support Cristiano Ronaldo because he is European, Muller has made it clear that there is no player like Leo. Ah, but that doesn’t mean I’m scared of him. On the contrary, he warns that he will be provoked and also tormented.
To be honest, Messi is the best player in this game, but I’ll chase him again.
On the pitch, Thomas is a nightmare for Lionel. He suffered two of the most heartbreaking losses of his career, and it’s something that will never go away. Now he was able to strike a new blow at the moment of greatest happiness for his old enemy.
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As for the national team, the German striker was part of the 2014 Brazil World Cup winning team. The Germans defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final with a goal from Mario Götze. Muller and Messi both started and played the entire game. As captain, Messi was a candidate for the runner-up spot.
A few years later, Barcelona and Bayern Munich met in the quarter-finals of the 2019-2020 edition, set in the Champions League and against the backdrop of the pandemic. No one in their right mind could have imagined what was about to happen. Catalans were victims of historical humiliation. The Blaugrana lost 8-2 to the Bavarian machine led by Thomas Müller, who scored twice. Who was Barcelona’s captain? Yes, Messi. Once again, Thomas gave him his worst moment as a professional.
