“I consistently tune in to his matches; to me, he stands as the greatest ever – Manchester City’s summer prospect Jamal Musiala reveals his football role model.”

I regularly watch his matches; Musiala reveals football idol

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala revealed that Lionel Messi of Inter Miami is his football idol.

Emphasizing that he frequently watches Messi’s matches, Musiala expressed his pride in being nominated for the 2023 Kopa Trophy alongside the Argentine legend.

It’s worth noting that a panel consisting of former Ballon d’Or winners selects the winner, with Musiala finishing second behind Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid.

Each year, on the same day as the Ballon d’Or ceremony, the best U-21 player in the world is awarded the Kopa Trophy.

Speaking to journalist Phillip Kessler (via All About Argentina X), Musiala recently said, “I considered it a great honor. Messi was always someone I admired while growing up.

“I’ve always followed his matches and held him in high regard.”