Lineker: Robert Lewandowski is one of the best No. 9s in history; the biggest favorite next year is Spain

Hupu November 15 News Gary Lineker played for Barcelona for three years and scored 42 goals in 103 games. He was a great goalscorer and such a legend he was honored on Tuesday at the Football Hall of Fame in Pachuca, Mexico. There he was interviewed by MARCA. After leaving the BBC, the legendary striker of the England national team is currently working on his own projects but has not been involved in any football clubs, but communication has always been something he is good at.

Q: You have just been inducted into the Pachuca Football Hall of Fame. How do you feel about the honors you have received from time to time in your career?

A: I am very lucky as a football player, especially in Mexico. I participated in the 1986 World Cup almost 40 years ago, so I have very good memories of this country called Mexico.

Q: You played for Barcelona for three seasons. What are your memories of that period?

A: It was an incredible and wonderful time. For me, Barcelona is a club that I admire and love so much and it's really special to me.

Q: What do you think of Barcelona under Flick?

A: Very good. This team has a gorgeous football style and plays beautiful football that we like to watch. Their games tend to be high-scoring and attractive. They have very good players, especially Lamine Yamal, who has a lot of promise at a young age. The appeal for the Englishman is also that Marcus Rashford is in the squad and he is performing very well so far.

Q: Are you surprised by how your compatriot Rashford has adapted?

Answer: No, because I have known him for a long time and know him very well. He's a forward who can score goals if he's happy, a kid who can perform very well. At Barca he has had no problems so far, played a lot of minutes and, in my opinion, performed very well.

Q: Please choose: 28-year-old Lineker in his prime, or Robert Lewandowski?

Answer: I am too old (laughing). So I choose Lewandowski. For me, Lewandowski is one of the best No. 9s of all time. He knows how to play this position very well, and he is a natural goalscorer. He is very calm at the end. I really admire his qualities as a striker.

Q: In the past ten years, the Champions League has often been a competition between the Premier League and La Liga. Do you think it will be the same this year?

A: Still the regulars from the past: Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern...

Q: Will this year be a fruitful year for Arsenal?

A: It is always very difficult to win the championship, but Arsenal is a very good team, and this year they have a much stronger lineup than before and have a greater chance. Of course it could be their year.

Q: What are your predictions for the World Cup: Do you think Spain or England are the favorites to win?

A: Spain is the biggest favorite next year. They have a very good team. England also has very good players and has a good chance, but as we know, it is very difficult for our country to win the World Cup. I'm also optimistic about France and Argentina. Don't forget, Argentina still has a very high level of Messi.