Shows how the slightest bit of luck can make a huge difference. An oggy the defender could do nothing about and the (very slight) deflection on the Messi goal that took the ball onto the inside of the post, rather than hitting it full on. These moments of fortune can turn a potentially disasterous tournament into being crowned world champions.
When is it our bloody turn?........................
It's all about Messi. Hope he does it. Great player and already better than Maradona. He has nothing to prove.
Hmmm Having worked in Argentina I can safely say that at least in his home country, Messi is seen as not fit to lace Maracheaters boots. He could score 10 goals this tournament and still be Championship rather than champions league in the eyes of Los gauchos
It's very difficult, if not impossible, to compare players across generations. The game has changed considerably. Maradona was capable of winning games on his own and did so in 1986. He also carried the Napoli team. I don't think you can say that about Messi and it's significant that he appears more impressive for Barcelona than for Argentina, but perhaps it's harder today?
I'm fortunate to have seen both Maradona and Messi live. Maradona was simply breathtaking. Messi merely outstanding.
It's all about Messi. Hope he does it. Great player and already better than Maradona. He has nothing to prove.
Hmmm Having worked in Argentina I can safely say that at least in his home country, Messi is seen as not fit to lace Maracheaters boots. He could score 10 goals this tournament and still be Championship rather than champions league in the eyes of Los gauchos
It's very difficult, if not impossible, to compare players across generations. The game has changed considerably. Maradona was capable of winning games on his own and did so in 1986. He also carried the Napoli team. I don't think you can say that about Messi and it's significant that he appears more impressive for Barcelona than for Argentina, but perhaps it's harder today?
I'm fortunate to have seen both Maradona and Messi live. Maradona was simply breathtaking. Messi merely outstanding.
Totally agree Munds old boy. Except it's certainly not difficult for followers of the albicelestes! The Argentitnians slip the comparison into every football conversation in taxis, bars and vinyards!
It's all about Messi. Hope he does it. Great player and already better than Maradona. He has nothing to prove.
Hmmm Having worked in Argentina I can safely say that at least in his home country, Messi is seen as not fit to lace Maracheaters boots. He could score 10 goals this tournament and still be Championship rather than champions league in the eyes of Los gauchos
It's very difficult, if not impossible, to compare players across generations. The game has changed considerably. Maradona was capable of winning games on his own and did so in 1986. He also carried the Napoli team. I don't think you can say that about Messi and it's significant that he appears more impressive for Barcelona than for Argentina, but perhaps it's harder today?
I'm fortunate to have seen both Maradona and Messi live. Maradona was simply breathtaking. Messi merely outstanding.
Ronaldo turns up in almost every game - He always stands out. Messi on the other hand is slightly more prone to having non-existant games. Don't get me wrong, Messi is one of the greatest players to have ever played but Ronaldo for me is slightly ahead of him.
Why does that make Ronaldo the best? Messi has proved himself against Madrid among others in Spain, as well as the top clubs in Europe. Why does he have to prove himself against West Ham, Stoke or Burnley??
Why does that make Ronaldo the best? Messi has proved himself against Madrid among others in Spain, as well as the top clubs in Europe. Why does he have to prove himself against West Ham, Stoke or Burnley??
Exactly what I keep saying to my brother, plus Messi has shown loyalty to Barca and not moved
No, he's proved himself at different levels, consistantly. Messi only in Spanish league. Ronaldo in England and Spain. Both good players, but for me Ronaldo is the best
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Scary.
Someone take him down to southend and lob him of the pier.
When is it our bloody turn?........................
Except it's certainly not difficult for followers of the albicelestes!
The Argentitnians slip the comparison into every football conversation in taxis, bars and vinyards!
Ronaldo is a glamour boy, Messi is more of a team player.
I get the feeling Messi would improve any team more than Ronaldo.
Both incredible players, but Ronaldo is more likely to create something from nothing and i'd prefer him on my team.
He proves as much dropping down to the Kent league as he does to a United/City IMO.