Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil, 2008 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-lionel-messi-is-the-worlds-best-footballer-1187854
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When I see Messi - who is the best player in the world in my opinion - lose the ball, he runs off until he gets it back or commits a foul. Our guys lose the ball and fold their arms.
— Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "When I see Messi - who is the best player in the world in my opinion - lose the ball, he runs off until he gets it back or commits a foul. Our guys lose the ball and fold their arms." in the context of "Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil, 2008 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-lionel-messi-is-the-worlds-best-footballer-1187854" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Lionel Messi" (Quotes about Messi, From football figures)
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About Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
About Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
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