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FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar to Messi to Ronaldo-Favorite Foods That Keep Football Stars Going
Ever wondered what fuels the world's best footballers? From Messi's love for his mom's cooking to Ronaldo's fish-heavy diet, we take a peek into the plates of your favourite stars. It's not all just boring salads!
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Favourite food of Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar
We all follow their goals and on-field magic. But what do superstars like Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar eat off the pitch? From lamb dishes to kebab pizzas, here's a look at the favourite foods of football's biggest names.
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Lionel Messi, Argentina
Lionel Messi absolutely loves Milanesa Napolitana and the famous Argentinian 'Asado BBQ'. He prefers simple, flavourful food and says nothing beats his mother's cooking. For him, 'Mom makes it the best!'
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo's favourite dish is Bacalhau à Brás, a classic Portuguese codfish recipe. He also loves lamb. His diet includes grilled sea bass, tuna salad, and olive oil, which is the secret to his fitness.
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Kylian Mbappé, France
French superstar Kylian Mbappé is a big fan of Spaghetti Carbonara. His regular menu also includes pasta with salmon, chicken, and vegetables. He believes pasta gives him that extra burst of speed on the field.
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Neymar Jr., Brazil
Brazil's Neymar Jr. loves his home country's food. Feijoada (a bean and meat stew) and Churrasco (BBQ) are his top picks. He also makes sure to have plenty of fruits and juices to stay energised.
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Erling Haaland, Norway
For his cheat days, Erling Haaland goes for a kebab pizza. But his regular favourite is homemade lasagna. The Norwegian striker also gets his nutrition from salmon and organ meats. He says lasagna is a must before scoring goals!
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Lamine Yamal, Spain
Spain's young star Lamine Yamal loves a traditional family recipe: chicken, rice, and peanut sauce. He also enjoys chicken escalope and treats himself to fast food sometimes. He says his mom's chicken and rice is his favourite pre-match meal.
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Jude Bellingham, England
England's Jude Bellingham starts his day with his favourite breakfast: baked beans with eggs. And for dessert? He can't resist a chocolate fudge brownie with ice cream. A classic English way to charge up his energy!
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Harry Kane, England
The England captain, Harry Kane, sticks to a super healthy plate. He relies on clean foods like salmon, rice, vegetables, chicken, and salad. For him, healthy eating is the key to scoring goals.
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Mohamed Salah, Egypt
Whenever he's back in Egypt, Mohamed Salah's first choice is 'Kushari'. This dish, made with rice, pasta, lentils, and a special sauce, is his weakness. He also makes sure to eat broccoli almost every day. Home food equals super form for him!
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