Martin Camus Mimb invents 'Messball' after Messi's masterpiece

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Argentina

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Martin Camus Mimb invents 'Messball' after Messi's masterpiece

Lionel Messi delivered two assists to overturn England (2-1) in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. Cameroonian sports journalist Martin Camus Mimb suggests renaming football to 'Messball' in tribute to Messi's performance at age 39. He describes Messi's foot as the 'Foot of God' and references historical and emotional dimensions linked to the Falklands.

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