Carlos Vela isnt wrong when he said Messi is better than Ibrahimovic. However, these guys really think Carlos Vela is better than Ibrahimovic?

Vela said Zlatan dominated, which is true. He said Zlatan didn’t win anything, also true. And then he said Zlatan and Messi are very different players. I don’t get how some people take any of that personal lol

Zlatan was 100% right. But it's worth remembering that when he made that comment, Zlatan was 36. Vela, on the other hand, was 29. Now that Vela is 34, let's see how he performs. Also, Zlatan's ability to play at a top level even at the age of 40 is quite impressive, let's see how Vela fares.

I can’t believe there talking about prime vela vs IBRA’s past prime. IBRA Came and dominated well past his prime.

Love me some Messi. But let's be real Zlatan came to the US by himself. Messi on the other hand came along with Jordi & Busquets. That alone is enough to transform any team.

vela asked to compare vela proceeds to compare these guys: "That's petty, That's out of the line man, you should be ashamed of yourself "

They asked a question about Carlos Vela and Zlatan didn’t consider him a fantastic player because at 30, he was playing in Europe whereas Vela plays in the MLS. It’s normal Vela speaks like that of him.

I'm surprised at all the people saying Vela did not have a successful European career. He was one of the best forwards in La Liga over several seasons with Real Sociedad, winning La Liga Player of the Month on multiple occasions and even coming in second only to CR7 in voting for the best forward in the league after his second season there. The very reason that Zlatan (and many others) criticized his lack of ambition is that he chose to come to MLS when he was still at the peak of his career in Spain and could instead have gone to a bigger club there. While this may not come close to matching Zlatan's career (very few players do), Vela was very much a success story, particularly for a player coming out of Concacaf.

Carlos Vela has won 9 career trophies (most of those in the MLS). Zlatan has 33 career trophies and dominated at the best clubs in Europe. Zlatan will be remembered as an all time great. Vela will be forgotten as soon as he retires 😂😂😂

He’s still right tho. He never compared himself to zlatan; he compared what Messi did in MLS ans what zlatan did in MLS so….

Talking about Ibra is the highlight of this guys career. Without Zlatan 99% of people won’t know this guy ever existed

The trauma that Zlatan left in MLS is in itself a win. Even when they have Messi in their league, they are still talking about Zlatan.

Zlatan is 100 times the player Vela is.

I think he said this because when Zlatan came, he was arrogant about the situation whereas Messi (being the best in the world) didn't look down upon MLS but simply is winning and about the team. Zlatan instead of elevating his teammates likened himself as a Porsche among Fiats (or something like that).

This mf keeps thinking that Vela is better than Zlatan lmao 😂

Vela and Zlatan should never be in the same sentence. Ever. Zlatans 6th toe has more ability than Carlos Vela.

Vela hates Ibra b/c of the interview. Remember the guy on the right asking Ibra if Vela is better than him?

Ibra isn't taking that from a failed arsenal player. Ibra said it best " he's 29 and he's playing at mls (in his prime), where was I at 29 ( dominating Europe) the bottom line is that if ibra was in mls in his prime the numbers would be like messi numbers now. Not good enough for European leagues and plays mls (terrible standard league) then talk ls trash, this is like a female footballer saying she is on the same level as a male footballer or even a semi pro

End of the day zlatan will be remembered by football league and vella will be remembered in america. Sad reality.

if ibra was so great why couldn't he win a title for galaxy?

I don't even know who is Vela up until the recent Inter Miami match LUL

Ibrahimovic one of the best football strikers I seen

carlos vela scored 19 goals for mexico....keep in mind a midfielder guardado scored 28 goals for mexico.

... and then the paper plane said about the fighter jet: "It has never been fast" ...

zlatan was 37 and carlos vela was 29 ?

This lad iz saying iz a better footballer than ibrahimovic ibrahimovic waz one of the greatest footballers in the world beetween 2009 and 2012

ESPN FC…. Cut it out…. It wasn’t shots fired…. The reporter asked him the question and he responded…. He didn’t tell any lies….. and it’s true… they are different players in different situations.

Fun fact Barcelona wanted to sign vela when he broke the mls goal scoring record.

Messi is the best but Zlatan is a legend, and absolute legend...and Vela isnt even close ro these greats so better not to humiliate yourself. How many trophies have you won in the worlds top 10 leagues Vela..oh zero??? Cf around 30 at top level for Ibrahimovic....Zlatan take a bow!!!

LA reporters are trying to start more beef between Galaxy and LAFC. I love it!

How are people so stupid espn asked vela to compare the two players in the mls and he did & he was completely honest about it and yet people got upset this generation it’s so soft that they find everything to get upset about

Lol are ya’ll joking. Vela is no way better than Ibra. If you compare their careers together Ibra is by far better. It’s not even a debate.

Ibrahimovic was busy winning Serie A.

Carlos Vela with the laser from out of the box! Not petty at all - LOVE IT!

The thing is Zlatan's has such a confident and spectacular persona, that people forget that he's not THAT great. People (or Zlatan himself) act as if he belongs in the same category as legendary players like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Zidane, Ronaldinho, Iniesta, Modric... When in reality, his legacy places him with somewhere below Thierry Henry / Mo Salah and over Harry Kane (which is great). He never won a Ballon d'Or (4th place is his best), he was never considered the best in the world at his position, never won the Champion's league. Comparing Messi to Zlatan honestly feels insulting for Messi.

Ye Messi is 1 but how is Vela any better than Ibra? Vela has (0 Ucl, 0 Balandor, 0 World Cup, 0 Golden Booth, and 9 Titles (MLS)) Ibra on the other hand has several Leagues Titles, more goals, assists,skill and was playing better for longer. ... Zlatan was 36 when he scored those goals, that's like saying Haaland has more goals than Messi now .. duh he is 14 years younger,but still isn't as good a player

Carlos Vela can't hold Ibrahimovic's jock. American's need to find some humility.

Zlatan is a legend and a top no9 in history, Carlos will be forgotten once he retires. That's the difference.

Its like my pub mate taking a jibe at Zidane or Ronaldo. Dude they literally don't even know you exist. Zlatan left years ago but still this guy is not over it. He is taking a jibe by using Messi. Its like me mocking Modric by using Zidane's name. They both don't even care. 😂😂

Carlos Vela isn’t the right person who answers that sort of question. He’s not even remotely close to that caliber 😅

Why are you making a fuzz of that? Vila just told facts.

Him going of the manual would have been going out his way. He said the 1st thing that came to mind.

Who remembered Vela before today? Zlatan said it, when he leaves, nobody would care. And we didn't....not till Messi showed up.

Zlatan put in great performances for LA Galaxy but it’s only domination when you win something. Zlatan left saying he conquered but he didn’t win anything in the US. But Zlatan was a great player, no argument there.

ESPN with the drama😂😂😂

You cant compare Zlatan to Messi. But when comparing Carlos to Zlatan.. Carlos has won an MLS cup with LA Zlatan has won two Eredivisie crowns at Ajax, Serie A scudetti with Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan, a La Liga title with Barcelona, four Ligue 1 victories with PSG, and the League Cup and Europa League for Manchester United.

Prime ibrahimovic waz a world class footballer people who did not seen him play football in hez prime probably would not know tht

LAFC hating LA Galaxy is pure entertainment

Okay, these pundits and a lot of people in the comments are being deliberately obtuse. Vela said nothing wrong. He did not compare himself to Zlatan. He only said Zlatan dominated the league, but won nothing....which is true. But he said nothing about Zlatan's prime days or his own achievements. So why is everyone getting their panties in a twist?

Guys, Vela was just harnessing his inner cr7 at that that press conference 😂

If you ask them to compare Messi and Zlatan. why not answer in the best truthful way 😂

If Vela actually cared about his career than maybe he could’ve been better than Zlatan but instead he decided to come to MLS at 27

If people asked any football fan this question and they gave the same answer, nobody would care. The fact that it's Vela, who had a "rivalry" with Ibra is the only thing that makes this a story. He's absolutely right, although I would say L.A Galaxy didn't bring over a load of Ibra's ex teammates to help him, also Ibra then moved to Milan and won another Serie A title. I'm not playing down what Messi has and can achieve, just stating that Ibra still went onto better things than the MLS (and I have no doubt that Messi could too) So Vela's comments although accurate seem a bit petulant, especially as Ibra can ask for a list of what Vela has won in his career and then say his opinion doesn't matter.

Interviewer: asks question Vela: answers These bozos: omg!

who that player??😮

Zlatan went to milan after and won serie A so end of discussion 🫡

Zlatan dissed him for no reason, stop the hypocrisy

But he’s right…..

Carlos to be honest was pretty decent player for a average la liga team and still manage to score many goals. He could have score way more if he play for top teams, but the problem with Carlos Vela was always his attitude and reason many big clubs docent want to sign him, he is good but not that good to play key roles for biggest team. Zlatan belongs with the best, not the top 10 or even top 20 of all time, but he is up there with the big guys. Zlatan was joining the best MLS team when he come to MLS, so he wasnt joining the baddest team either, only Messi could turn something horrible to top team

ESPN rlly just blows everything out of proportion

lmao no way this mf is trying to speak about zlatan

Messi came with Busquets, Alba, and 3 extremely talented u-20 players. Zlatan was alone with a terrible team… stfu.

Please explain MLS play-off format to new MLS followers... It's way too complex..

Prime Vela cannot tie Zlatan boot @ any stage of his career. Vela failed woefully in Europe while Zlatan a tremendous success.

Truly this proves the dwarf is the greatest 🐑 of all time🏴‍☠️

Carlos Vela couldn't make it in his prime in Europe! He has to settle for the joke of competition in the MLS and no one knows who vela is!

We know messi is the 🐐but THAT was COMPLETLY unnecessary. Noboby should help call the COPS when zlatan comes for him.

what is MLS and why does it matter? f*** Vela come to the big boy leagues and win something

Bayern jersey makes u look like a pro

Zlatan played in Europe in his prime this guy is in MLS thinking he is good lol. Probably a starter in Liga 2. Not even in the championship in England

Vela didn't even say anything bad. Most of these shows are toxic AF.

It was true

They sound saltier than Vela in the beginning lol.

Zlatan talked smack all the time and these two clowns are getting triggered by Vela telling facts? What exactly did he say that was incorrect? I am sure Zlatan isn't sitting at home crying in a corner.

The pundits just need things to get worked up about, otherwise they don’t have a job. Yawn.

Lol zlatan went to milan and won a serie a at 41

Zlatan was the one who initially brought up Vela when they were being compared a couple seasons ago (while both were in MLS). Vela clearly still remembers and now when he had the opportunity to rub some salt in it, he did. I personally don't see anything wrong with this 🤷‍♂ If Zlatan doesn't want Vela bringing him up, he shouldn't have opened the door for this possibility years ago

Vela WHO?

Zlatan lives in Vela's head rent free

Zlatan likes to say what he wants so leave Vela

Zlatan is a big messi fan .....theres no need to cause rift

Zlatan has like 13 league titles. 😮

He is right zlatan and Messi are different players. They are both far better than him. 😅

My captain 🫡🫡🫡

Zlatan is so arrogant.. dude carried himself like he was the only one that could play soccer and long story short, he didn’t win anything at MLS, so it is what it is. Trash attitude.

You can't compare Lion to Jackal 😎

I mean he isn't lying he dominated but didn't win anything. He said facts and if he did saying anything outlandish it's on par with zlatan he said you look at vela when he came zlatan was in Europe dominating. It's basically the same 😂😂

jesus how can you compare..zlatan with vela...vela never played top level football😂😂😂

Ibrahimovic In hez prime waz of the best footballerz I ever seen from 2005 to 2012 kids theze days would. Not know

Zlatan did it first

Zlatan will find them

Carlos Vela is bragging about doing better than Zlatan? Zlatan was semi retired from competitive football, Vela was in his 20s. And these guys are trying to make it seem like a competition? MLS is only rated in America folks

Im sure zlatan has some trophies

Only talks a few years after he leaves 😂😂

Who is Carlos Vela? until watching Miami vs LA recently, I didn't even know this guy existed. I'm not a fan of zlatan, but he's one of the greats of world football.

carlos vela is literally a nobody in the footballing world

I dnt like to drag messi into this middle of nowhere😊

SALTY BOIIII 🧂

Dumb heaad😂😂😂

There is a reason why Barcelona got Zlatan to play with prime Messi because the potential for the project to work was unbelievable…. Messi & Zlatan are very close in talent. Believe or not it’s truth.