Haaland and Ibrahimović meet: Messi, witty remarks, and billionaires
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Football stars Erling Haaland and Zlatan Ibrahimović met, discussing Lionel Messi's World Cup performance.
- Haaland called Messi "the best," while Ibrahimović praised his natural talent.
- The pair also shared a humorous exchange about wealth, comparing millionaires to billionaires.
Football superstars Erling Haaland and Zlatan Ibrahimović recently met, sharing a moment that touched upon Lionel Messi's impressive World Cup achievements and their own perspectives on wealth.
He’s the best.
Haaland expressed his admiration for Messi's performance, telling Ibrahimović that he couldn't believe how incredible the Argentine player was, calling him "the best." Ibrahimović agreed, noting Messi's ability to make difficult actions appear effortless. "He's very good... and everything he does is natural," Ibrahimović commented.
The conversation then took a humorous turn as Ibrahimović, gesturing between himself and Haaland, quipped about the visual differences between millionaires and billionaires. "When you're a millionaire you look like this, when you're a billionaire you look like this," he said, eliciting laughter.
He’s very good… and everything he does is natural.
The interaction quickly gained traction online, with fans enjoying the lighthearted exchange between the two prominent athletes. The brief meeting highlighted the respect and camaraderie among top figures in the sport.
When you’re a millionaire you look like this, when you’re a billionaire you look like this.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.