Jordan star doesn't want to be compared to Messi

Recently, Reuters news agency published an article praising the performance of striker Mousa Al Tamari (Jordan team) at the 2023 Asian Cup. Writer Rohith Nair compared Al Tamari to "Jordan's Messi". This comparison is considered reasonable because the striker born in 1997 is left-footed, skillful in dribbling, fast and often plays the role of hero for the Jordan team....

However, Al Tamari does not like being called by this title. He replied to the French National Championship's homepage: " I know some people call me the Jordanian Messi, but I do not like this nickname ."

Mousa Al Tamari shines at Asian Cup 2023.

Mousa Al Tamari recounts the origin of the nickname he is often called. While playing for APOEL in Cyprus, Al Tamari's brilliant performances made him loved and revered by the fans there. The name "Messi Jordan" also appeared from here.

" I know the fans love me, but it's a bit crazy to call me that. When I arrived at APOEL, the team had just sold many important players and were not playing well. I gave my all and scored many goals. The fans loved me and even composed a song to call me Messi Jordan. The season went well, I won the championship with the team and was voted the best player of the tournament ," Al Tamari recalled.

The 2023 Asian Cup marked the brilliant performance of Mousa Al Tamari. Scoring consecutively to bring the Jordan team to the semi-finals, he and his teammates created a miracle when defeating Korea and advancing to the first Asian Cup final in history. Mousa Al Tamari scored 1 goal and had 1 assist in this memorable match.

Reuters news agency believes that Al Tamari will be the key to victory for the Jordan team in the 2023 Asian Cup final against Qatar.

Jordan is still considered the "dark horse" of the tournament and coach Ammouta and his team will enter the final match with the most comfortable mentality. The match between Jordan and Qatar will take place at 10:00 p.m. on February 10.

Mai Phuong

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