“Nuttier than squirrel s**t” – Fans rip Paul Ince apart for Lionel Messi comparison during Manchester United game
Former Manchester United star Paul Ince was ridiculed on Twitter after he compared Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Raul Jimenez with Lionel Messi.
Speaking before United's game against Wolves, Ince compared Jimenez's ability to finish with Messi's. The 54-year-old player-turned-pundit said:
"He's not just a big striker; he's not one of those who hustles and bustles. This goal over here is actually world-class. This is Messi-like. I mean, I'm not joking when I say it's Messi-like. This is what he's capable of ,and this is what Wolves have been missing. Once he gets into these areas, he's got got all types of finishes."
However, the comments did not go down well on social media. A host of football fans took to Twitter to voice their disapproval. Here are some of the best tweets in this regard:
If Paul Ince uses the phrase “Messi like” to describe anything Raul Jiminez does again, he should be banned from ever discussing football.
Paul Ince just said Raul Jimenez's goals are Messi-like.
Jesus 🤦♂️
Paul Ince is nuttier than squirrel shit #MUNWOL
Just put sky sports on and Paul Ince has compared Jimenez to Messi. Telly off.
Paul Ince’s eyes are more wonky than I first thought.
He’s just compared Jimenez to Messi.
Boss eyed belter.
#MUNWOLI've been watching Sky sports for 15 minutes and Paul Ince has compared Jimenez to Messi & just said Scott McTominay should be United Captain. Don't invite him back. Bloody hell 😭😂 #MUNWOL
Paul Ince comparing Jimenez to Messi. Get him off. #MUFC #MUNWOL
Paul Ince compared Raul Jiminez to Lionel Messi and Jamie Redknapp just said Pedro Neto was world class!
Is the United game on any other channel???
@DomH_90 Never fails to make a fool of himself that bloke
Paul Ince saying some of Jimenez’s finishing is Messi-like ffs 🤣🤣🤣 do footballers get checked for CTE?
Is Paul Ince on crack. He’s just said Jiminez is Messi like and said he could play in any of the top 3 “city United or Chelsea”. 😂😂😂
Paul Ince has just compared jiminez to Messi.
Also, said he is capable of playing for Man U, Chelsea and City.
I pay good money to listen to that shite.
Lionel Mess is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the game's history. However, the 34-year-old has not had the best of times since his move to Paris Saint-Germain last summer. He has only scored one league goal for the Parisian giants in 11 appearances.
Messi and Raul Jimenez have both struggled to find the back of the net consistently this season. However, the duo are both key players for their respective teams.
It's worth noting that Wolves did not need Jimenez to get the better of United. Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho netted a late goal to secure a memorable 1-0 win for his team at Old Trafford.
Wolves are now eighth in the Premier League standings, and are just three points behind seventh-placed United.
Manchester United were initially drawn to face PSG and Lionel Messi in the Champions League Round of 16
During the initial draw for the Champions League Round of 16, Manchester United were drawn against Lionel Messi's PSG.
Before that, United were wrongly drawn against Villarreal despite both teams being in the same group. The Red Devils were then mistakenly left out as potential opponents for Atletico Madrid. However, the draw was soon declared null and void due to a 'system error'.
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In the re-draw, Manchester United drew La Liga champions Atletico Madrid, while PSG will take on Real Madrid.