"Even in Portugal, Messi is more idolized than Ronaldo" - Twitter fans make incredible claim as Lionel Messi chants take over Lisbon ahead of PSG's UCL clash against Benfica × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Champions League 2022-23 News Even in Portugal Messi is more idolized than Ronaldo - Fans make incredible claim on Twitter as Lionel Messi chants take over Lisbon ahead of PSG s UCL clash against Benfica By Shubham Dupare Modified 05 Oct 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Lionel Messi chants in Portugal (Cristiano Ronaldo's home nation) gave way to some interesting Twitter reactions Lionel Messi fans gathered outside a Lisbon hotel and chanted his name ahead of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s clash with Benfica. Even in Cristiano Ronaldo's home country, Messi seems highly revered. As per Le Parisien (via Roy Nemer), fans began chanting Messi's name in anticipation of his arrival, giving rise to some amazing reactions on Twitter. PSG will take on Benfica in their UEFA Champions League Group H game on Wednesday. Both teams have kicked off their group stage campaigns with back-to-back wins, and the game should make for an interesting watch. Roy Nemer@RoyNemerFans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.1605216Fans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.https://t.co/0silgo4zfe Messi has been in fine form and is expected to play a crucial role in this high-stakes encounter. He scored an amazing free-kick goal in PSG's Ligue 1 game against Nice on Saturday. Ronaldo, on the other hand, was left on the bench for Manchester United's Premier League game against Manchester City. They suffered a 6-3 loss in the derby, which only added to his misery this season. With the former Barcelona star landing in Lisbon to prepare for the UCL clash, one fan on Twitter reacted to the chants by stating: "Even in Portugal Messi is more idolized than Ronaldo." Anubhav@anubhavfcbEven in Portugal Messi is more idolized than Ronaldo twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu…Roy Nemer@RoyNemerFans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.1602216Fans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.https://t.co/0silgo4zfeEven in Portugal Messi is more idolized than Ronaldo twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu… Ronaldo is not playing in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years. His left-footed rival, on the other hand, is part of a fearsome trio alongside Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at PSG. He has regained his form this season and will be looking to guide the French club to their first title in the Champions League. The Argentine star has a huge fan following and it is no wonder that fans eagerly awaited his arrival in Lisbon as well. The video of fans chanting his name in Lisbon led to fans taking a dig at Ronaldo as well. Here are some more Twitter reactions to the same: Abdulbaseet Yusuff@bn_yusuffContext: Messi winning Ronaldo's polling unit. twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu…Roy Nemer@RoyNemerFans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.11Fans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.https://t.co/0silgo4zfeContext: Messi winning Ronaldo's polling unit. twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu… @SantiiCAB_Messi owns Portugal too twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu…Roy Nemer@RoyNemerFans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.5222Fans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.https://t.co/0silgo4zfeMessi owns Portugal too twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu… This fan indicated that the chants show the whole story behind the GOAT debate: messiismozart@messiismozartPeople in #Portugal cheering for #Messi says the whole story. #GOAT? twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu…Roy Nemer@RoyNemerFans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.1636223Fans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.https://t.co/0silgo4zfePeople in #Portugal cheering for #Messi says the whole story. #GOAT? twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu… Oma Akatugba@omaakatugbaEven in Portugal they chant Messi. They know, we know! twitter.com/roynemer/statu…Roy Nemer@RoyNemerFans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.112Fans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.https://t.co/0silgo4zfeEven in Portugal they chant Messi. They know, we know! twitter.com/roynemer/statu… This fan took a cheeky dig at the Manchester United star and his sister in a single line: Jasmin Chaudhari@Messiology10Someone’s sister isn’t gonna have a good night’s sleep tonight. twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu…Roy Nemer@RoyNemerFans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.1641223Fans outside of a hotel in Lisbon, Portugal awaiting Lionel Messi. Chants of "Messi". This via @le_Parisien_PSG.https://t.co/0silgo4zfeSomeone’s sister isn’t gonna have a good night’s sleep tonight. twitter.com/RoyNemer/statu… Messi s season with PSG contrasts Ronaldo s at Manchester United as they gear up for the FIFA World Cup The 2022 FIFA World Cup is roughly nine weeks away, and there's nothing football fans would love to see more than one of the two players lifting the trophy for the first time in their careers. Leo Messi @WeAreMessiMessi for Argentina this year:vs. Venezuela vs. Ecuadorvs. Italyvs. Estonia vs. Honduras vs. Jamaica 100574Messi for Argentina this year:vs. Venezuela vs. Ecuadorvs. Italyvs. Estonia vs. Honduras vs. Jamaica https://t.co/vRPEfD3fIt The PSG star looks in great form ahead of the main event in Qatar next month. Cristiano, on the other hand, has failed to get going thus far. 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