Breaking News: Barcelona players are “not gods,” claims Santos star Leo
Santos star fullback, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, who are often hailed as the best team in not only Europe but the world.
Santos might be facing Barcelona in the FIFA Club World Cup as the draws of the competition are going to take place on November 17th.
The Brazilian full back, Leo, agreed to the fact that Barcelona are currently one of the best players in the world but he claimed that they are only men just like the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Santos-c32532 squad.
He believes that the competition between two teams is decided on the pitch and if his side plays one game better than Barcelona, they might win the competition.
The Brazilian star hailed the Spanish Champions and said:
"Barcelona are the best team in the world and are the clear favourites."
Currently playing under their club captain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carles-Puyol-c8331, Barcelona are hailed as the best club side in the world. La Blaugrana managed to win the Spanish La Liga and the UEFA Champions League last season.
The Catalans were able to beat Real Madrid in the league and they had to defeat the Premier League champions, Manchester United.
Moreover, Barcelona were able to win the top three spots in the Ballon d’Or. This simply means that three of Barcelona’s players are currently considered to be the top three in the world. Xavi Hernandez claimed third, Andres Iniesta took the second while
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 was hailed as the best player in the world.
While Lionel Messi was able to score the highest amount of goals for his club in the previous season, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta helped the Spanish national team in winning the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the history of Spanish football.
Leo claimed that despite having such extraordinary players on their side, Barcelona are still beatable. He said:
“They have so much quality and their passing is especially impressive. Their players are great. However, we should not forget that they are men, just like us, and not gods.”
Barcelona might face Santos in the FIFA Club World Cup semi finals taking place on December 14th. The Spanish Champions are currently the favourites but Leo has claimed that anything can happen when both the sides will be on the pitch.
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