When the best player in the world talks about his football preferences, the sports media sits up and pays attention. And, having played against all of the best players in the world of his generation, it has come as a shock to many to see who he has chosen as the best goalkeeping performance that he has ever faced. British news outlet, The Scotsman quotes Messi as saying:
“There was one game in Scotland where he (Fraser Forster) was not human, it is the best goalkeeping performance I have seen.”
Looking back now it seems impossible that Celtic beat this pre-eminent Barcelona side in The Champions League. But, just a couple of years ago they did indeed win 2-1 against Barcelona in an atmosphere which will take some beating. Messi said of the fixture:
“The games against Celtic were special and I want to remember them. We know we would get a tough game if we drew them in the Champions League, but everybody involved in those Barcelona v Celtic games wants to go and play there again.
Forster was incredible that night and is a very highly regarded goalkeeper who has been competing seriously with Manchester City keeper Joe Hart for the number one jersey at international level for England.
But having faced the likes of Casillas, Van der Saar, Cech and Neuer in their prime, it’s still something of a surprise to hear the Barcelona man mark this game as the best goalkeeping performance that he has seen.
And it’s high praise indeed for Forster, who has been a big hit in England since his move to Southampton.
Let’s see the lad in action. Barcelona fans: could you see Forster playing for Barca one day?
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