Ex Barcelona player, Patrick Kluivert who spent 6 years at the Spanish club, made182 appearances for Barcelona and scored 90 goals has claimed that Lionel Messi needs his arch-rival, Cristiano Ronaldo to motivate him and increase his efforts and performance on the pitch.
He told the Mirror,
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“Messi is in a different dimension with his football, but I also think he urgently needs someone like Cristiano Ronaldo. He needs someone who gives him an incentive to go for it every game, to see each match as a challenge. Both players are world class and a level above the rest.”
Kluivert also spoke of his desire to be a coach at the Camp Nou.
“It ‘s my dream to be coach of Barcelona .
// family: Calibri, ‘Slate Pro’, sans-serif;”>Yes, I know it is certainly a possibility which is far away , but who knows what might happen . Luis Enrique was a leader on the field in our playing days and always crazy about football . These two features – leadership and passion – ensure he’ s a top trainer . It makes sense he’ s done well. ”
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