Sun Yang: Ronaldo must header when replaced, skipping Messi s teammates a shot

At 8 a.m. on June 15, the 2025 Club World Cup kicked off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA, with Miami International playing against Egyptian giant Cairo Nationals. The competition attracted 60,927 live audiences. Messi led Miami International to play and attracted much attention in the starting lineup. In the

, the two sides were back and forth, and the goalkeeper performed well. In the first half, Cairo Nationals 38-year-old goalkeeper Ustari saved the penalty and saved many key saves. In the second half, Messi created many threats and even almost scored a final victory, but the ball hit the goal frame and bounced out. In the 85th minute, Messi made a cross and Farf headed the ball and was saved by goalkeeper Shenave, which became the most threatening offensive in the game. In the end, Miami International and Cairo Nationals shook hands 0-0 and made peace, each gaining 1 point.

Sun Yang said: "If it were Ronaldo, the ball would basically be able to score." This comment triggered heated discussions, especially angering Messi fans. In the comment section, many netizens and Messi fans expressed dissatisfaction with Sun Yang's remarks. Among them, Enven commented: "It is normal for athletes engaged in the same sport to appreciate each other." His comments not only express that athletes should respect each other, but also implicit criticism of Sun Yang's "over-contrast" and "one-sided praise of Ronaldo", reflecting the anger of Messi fans at the controversial remarks.

In addition to Enven, many netizens questioned Sun Yang's lack of professionalism and random assumptions, believing that he did not have a deep understanding of football. Some netizens criticized: "He is just a first-class swimming player and is not good at playing football. What kind of football commentary is he brought to do?" Messi's fans' dissatisfaction was fully revealed, becoming one of the main voices in the comment section.

Although the opening match of the Club World Cup ended with a draw, Sun Yang's remarks "Royce must enter" aroused the anger of Messi fans and triggered a lot of counterattacks and discussions. It is worth noting that when evaluating top players, actual performance should be based on their performance, respect the athlete's efforts and professional spirit, and avoid unnecessary guessing. Miami International's next game and Messi's performance will still attract the attention of fans.