Akinola got on the end of a high cross over the Honduran backline, which deflected right to the streaking forward. After letting the ball bounce once, Akinola rifled home a right-footed shot in the 51st minute.
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Messi made his Barcelona debut 15 years ago — ProSoccerTalk
Messi, who was just 16-years old at the time and began the season five levels below the first team in Juveniles B, had impressed in a rare chance to play against the first team players and was brought along in the traveling squad. In the 75th minute, Rijkaard brought on Messi to play as a forward, and he created a pair of chances, nearly scoring on a sloppy pitch.
Kylian Mbappé, the 19-year-old who demanded $60 million and a private jet, admits the money in sport is ‘indecent’ but that’s just how ‘the world of football works’ — Magazmium
Though Mbappé is paid a lot, he remains generous. The forward was paid half a million dollars for helping the France national team win the World Cup, and he donated it all to a children’s charity.