The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

Life After Messi Vs. Ronaldo: Which Rivalries Will Take Over

Nov 10, 2023

James Allcott is joined by Matisse Hofer and Mayowa Quadri to discuss potential career rivalries in football, such as Harland vs. Mbappe. They also explore defensive skills of Trent and Reese James, Saka's rise and its impact on Palmer, the development of young footballers and the rise of Cole Palmer at Chelsea. The podcast concludes with a discussion on football rivalries and international pressure.

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Episode guests

Mayowa Quadri

Matisse Hofer

James Allcott

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Quick takeaways

Ronaldo and Messi's rivalry drove them to reach new heights and constantly improve.

Evan Ferguson and Mickey van de Ven could become the next great striker versus center-back rivalry.

Teammates can fuel rivalries and push players to raise their game, as seen in the cases of Pique and Ramos, and Ferdinand and Terry.

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The impact of Ronaldo-Messi rivalry

The rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi has been crucial in driving them to reach the heights they achieved. Their battles in La Liga and the Champions League pushed them to constantly improve and set new records. Without each other, they may not have reached the same level of success. While Messi's natural talent and relentless drive have propelled him, Ronaldo's presence as a rival has ignited a fire in Messi and fueled his determination to prove himself as the best.

Introduction

4min

Comparing Football Rivalries and Career Trajectories

3min

Mbappe vs. Holland: The Next Rivalry?

22min

Debating the Defensive Abilities of Trent and Reese James

2min

Comparing Trippia to Trent and the Rise of Saka and Palmer

3min

Development, Pressure, and Breaking Free

2min

The Rise of Cole Palmer

21min

Football Rivalries and International Pressure

11min

James Allcott is joined again by YouTubers/Podcasters Matisse Hofer (@Matissearmani) and Mayowa Quadri (@MayowaQuadri_) to discuss who will be the players that follow each other for the span of their careers. Is Haaland vs. Mbappe the new Messi vs. Ronaldo? Does Bukayo Saka have an unlikely enemy? And is there one person in particular that can stop Jude Bellingham? The trio also discuss the greatest rivalries in history such as: Gerard Pique vs. Sergio Ramos, Roy Keane vs. Patrick Vieira, and of course Steven Gerrard vs. Frank Lampard.

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Matisse Hofer and Mayowa Quadri

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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