The creator of ‘Oliver and Benji’ says which characters would be Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi and compares a Spaniard to the protagonist: “He was the one who looked most like him”
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During a visit to the Comic-Con in Málaga, Spanish city, Japanese manga artist Yōichi Takahashi, creator of the famous series *Campeones: Oliver y Benji*, discussed real-life footballers who correspond to his fictional characters. Takahashi stated that among international players, Lionel Messi is the most similar to the protagonist, Oliver Atom.
Additionally, addressing current Spanish players, Takahashi identified Pedri as the one who most closely resembles the iconic protagonist. The statements were made during one of the most anticipated events of the weekend as the artist engaged with fans and media.
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Infobae (AR) - Snippet 1Focuses broadly on his comparisons for Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, and a Spanish player.
Infobae (AR) - Snippet 2Directly highlights the specific comparisons of Messi and Pedri to the protagonist.
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