“I Had To Lie That Lionel Messi Was The Best Player” – Kevin-Prince Boateng1 min read
Kevin-Prince Boateng
Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has candidly revealed that he was compelled to fabricate his allegiance to Barcelona and conceal his true support for Real Madrid when he joined the Catalan club.
The retired forward, who had previously professed his fondness for his boyhood club Hertha Berlin and Real Madrid, found himself on loan at Barcelona during the 2018/2019 season, creating a unique dilemma.
During a recent appearance on the “Vibe with 5” podcast, Boateng confessed to his dual football loyalties.
“I support Hertha Berlin, where I was born.
Sorry Blaugrana. Barcelona fans are going to hate me now but [I supported] Real Madrid,” Boateng revealed, acknowledging his genuine passion for the Madrid-based team.
However, Boateng went on to explain the pressure he faced upon joining Barcelona.
He shared how he was explicitly instructed not to publicly declare his allegiance to Real Madrid, even though it was the truth.
