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Shikabala Humble On Rivaldo Comparison

Date: 21-4-2006
Wrote: EP's reporter Ibrahim Azab

EgyptianPlayers.com presents another interview in which Shikabala talks about his love for PAOK, and responds to those who compare him with Olympiakos' star Rivaldo.

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In an interview with ExtraSport the Egyptian footballer, who is getting better and better, said: "I may not have been in Salonica for a long time, but the fans are in my soul.

“PAOK is a piece of my life and its fans are too."

He adds, about the last game, in which he assisted twice: "When we scored the first goal I ran towards the flag to show my gratitude to them. They love me and I want a chance to give something back. Then they stood up and applauded me. There is no greater reward for a team and a football player, than the recognition of the fans."

There is a chant from the fans that goes like this: Teach Rivaldo bala (Greek for ball)! Shikabala! Shikabala!


The Egyptian's response: "I like that they put me in his (Rivaldo's) class but I think it is extreme. I am the one that learns ball from Rivaldo. He is a world class footballer and his name is related to great success. Rivaldo is a great player and has been valuable for many years now."

Shikabala also spoke about his partnership with the top scorer of the Greek league, Salpiggidis. "He is always in the right position to score, and I enjoy giving him the final assist. I want to believe that at the end he will be the top scorer of the championship. But it's more important that the team scores and it doesn’t matter who it will be."

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