073: Congrats to the GOAT as Messi Scores His 900th Goal

Can you wrap your head around scoring 900 goals as a professional footballer?

On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba look at Lionel Messi's latest achievement during Inter Miami CF's latest match against growing rival Nashville SC – unfortunately his efforts weren't enough to push his team through the next round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Allen and Jalil discuss his effortless magic that elevates his teammates and what makes him unlike Cristiano Ronaldo who represent the best of their era.

Also, as the March Madness heats up, Allen talks about his personal relationship with the Legendary Coach John. Wooden. .

We get into:

• Fixing College Soccer and Build Their Own Yearly Tournament
• Messi Scores 900th Goal
• Nashville eliminates Inter Miami CF
• Allen On His Relationship with Legendary Coach John Wooden
• USMNT Rosters are Shaping Up
• Taking US Open Cup Seriously
• The Importance of Veterans Supporting Young Players
• FLOWERS: College Student Athletes & Academy Players

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