The Premier League giants have many top stars in their ranks, but it is an image of the Barça ace that is used to help teach humility to those of the future.
Pogba, De Gea, Lukaku... there are some world famous names at Premier League club Manchester United, however, a player from another league is being used to teach the youth players to have some humility.
Messi the boot cleaner
One of the greatest footballers of all time, there is no doubt, and a global superstar for over a decade, Barcelona's Lionel Messi is an icon for many young players. With this in mind, there is a photo of the Argentinian on the changing room wall at The Red Devils' famous training base, Carrington.
The image is not of the number 10 dribbling past top defenders, nor is it a silhouette of his mercurial left boot striking an almost trademarked free kick. Instead it is a simple image of a younger Messi, cleaning a pair of football boots after an Argentina match.
United's aim with this is to teach the younger players at the club a lesson in humility.
vares
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If Ronaldo could've been above Messi, United could've used him because he is their former player. But now Messi is the best and so humble. How happy I feel to have lived to see Messi.
raheem_CFC
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but ofc, he's the best
gatak07
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For being a good defender a player should have the following qualities He should be able to read the game pretty good Secondly he should be a good header of the ball which comes handy in both defending as well as attacking while a set piece Thirdly the strength which is the most important thing for a defender, the defender should be able to get shoulder to shoulder with the attackers Fourthly the player should be good at the ball at his feet as some times the defenders don't know what do with ball when they receive the ball from their team mates and that leads to a poor pass or clearance which gives the opposition attackers a chance to capitalize on the mistake Another most important quality is to build a good partner ship with his fellow CB so they have an idea how to play together,,,, So very good