Ramos and Messi's Surreal Moment After Stunning Winner Against Lille Leaves Fans in Awe

Ramos and Messi's Surreal Moment After Stunning Winner Against Lille Leaves Fans in Awe

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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  • Sergio Ramos’s celebration with Lionel Messi has left many fans in awe following their previous rivalry
  • The two superstars went to war for over a decade as opposing players for Real Madrid and Barcelona
  • Ramos and Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain as free agents in 2021 after leaving Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively

Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi's celebrations in the aftermath of Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Lille is still giving some fans goosebumps.

The pair had been arch-rivals during their spell in Spain while playing for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively before moving to the Ligue 1 to join PSG.

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Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi were rivals for over a decade while playing in La Liga for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. Photo by Oscar Del Pozo
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With PSG tied at 3-3 against Lille and the game already in added time, Messi stepped up to convert a last-minute freekick to grab a late winner for the Parisians.

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Ramos was captured celebrating with his longtime nemesis in a scene that had left many fans bemused by the nature of their newfound friendship.

Some fans are still in disbelief that Ramos and Messi are getting along well at PSG.

Others are still in awe of how both players have gone past their rivalry days in Spain to be best pals in PSG.

Ramos hails Messi after last minute winner

Meanwhile, Sergio Ramos has revealed he is glad having Lionel Messi on the same team with him following the Argentine’s last-minute winner against Lille, Football Espana reports.

“I am no longer surprised by Messi. At Barca, he was used to deciding games like he did today. I’m glad he’s on my team now.”

Messi won a free-kick in stoppage time and the little Argentine promptly fired PSG to victory with the last kick of the game much to the awe of the entire fans at Parc des Princes.

Lionel Messi's bromance with Kylian Mbappe

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe's deadly combo proved pivotal in guiding Paris Saint-Germain past Lille on Sunday afternoon.

The Argentine magician scored a 95th-minute free-kick to give Paris Saint-Germain a 4-3 win over Lille in an extraordinary Ligue 1 game on Sunday.

In a video shared on social media, France international Kylian Mbappe rushed to his teammate before giving him a passionate hug.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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