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Aug
Former Nigerian footballer Mikel Obi has shared a conversation he had with Lionel Messi after losing the U-20 World Cup in 2005. Obi mentioned that he performed excellently throughout the tournament and was hopeful of winning an individual award despite losing the final to Argentina. After Messi was awarded the Golden Ball, Obi felt disappointed and approached him to question the accolade. The former Chelsea midfielder recounted accusing Messi of stealing the award, believing he deserved it more. “When we lost against Argentina in the U-20 World Cup, Messi won the Golden Ball and I won the Silver Ball. At…