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The phrase (often misheard as "Ankara Messi, Kara Messi") is one of football's most viral memes, originating from Lionel Messi 's legendary solo goal against Getafe in 2007.

While it sounds like a tribute to the Turkish capital, it is actually a misinterpretation of the Catalan word which means "Still" . ⚽ The Origin Story ankara_messi_kara_messi

Messi covered nearly the same distance and beat the same number of players as Diego Maradona did in his "Goal of the Century". The phrase (often misheard as "Ankara Messi, Kara

In the 2007 Copa del Rey semi-final, a 19-year-old Messi received the ball in his own half and began a 60-meter sprint, dribbling past five defenders and the goalkeeper. During the live broadcast, commentator Joaquim Maria Puyal repeated (Still Messi, still Messi...) as the teenager refused to lose the ball. 💡 Why It Went Viral (Again) In the 2007 Copa del Rey semi-final, a