Don't think Messi was that bothered to win the award either.
He was obviously emotional about the match and the way it ended, but I couldn't help but ponder whether there was a degree of embarrassment about receiving it..
He seems like a decent and honest fellow, and I'm sure he's only too aware that he was pedestrian at times and hardly set the competition on fire.
Take tonights match for instance; he had a few decent runs and some good moments but unfortunately that last minute freekick was quite an apt way for him to end his world cup; full of potential and expectation - but ultimately pretty tame.
Should have been James Rodriguez in my view. Messi was Ok but nothing special. I wouldn't have had Neuer as the best keeper either, he takes too many chances for my liking. Navas of Costa Rica for me.
That feels like some kind of curious political decision. Rodriguez was surely the leading candidate - especially as Robben was up to his old tricks again on Saturday evening against Brazil.
Should have been James Rodriguez in my view. Messi was Ok but nothing special. I wouldn't have had Neuer as the best keeper either, he takes too many chances for my liking. Navas of Costa Rica for me.
I quite liked Neuer because of that element of risk, as a neutral it was quite entertaining and he did have some good skill..
I must say though, if I was supporting a team with him in it I think there would be far too many "heart in mouth" moments. I'd probably prefer a safer bet that does one job and does it well.
He looked ashamed to be collecting the trophy. Even with his ego he knows he wasn't even in the best 20 players at the tournament. You could argue he had some influence on the Argies results as he did score a couple of winning goals and had a hand in Di Maria's late winner and has also made a bit of space for others because teams gave been preoccupied marking Messi, but teams have been able to mark him out of games. They never really managed with Robben or James for example.
It's all about corporate image for both FIFA and Adidas as others have said.
I don't understand why so many of you are saying it should've been given to Rodriguez? It's not as if he got nothing. He's got the Golden Boot! I don't think anyone has ever won both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball at the same tournament. There's no point in giving the two awards to the same player.
I don't understand why so many of you are saying it should've been given to Rodriguez? It's not as if he got nothing. He's got the Golden Boot! I don't think anyone has ever won both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball at the same tournament. There's no point in giving the two awards to the same player.
You could name 10 players more deserving than Messi.
I don't understand why so many of you are saying it should've been given to Rodriguez? It's not as if he got nothing. He's got the Golden Boot! I don't think anyone has ever won both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball at the same tournament. There's no point in giving the two awards to the same player.
There is if they deserve it. You shouldn't not give an award to someone just because they got another one. If they deserve to win it they should get it regardless. (I'm not saying he deserved it btw)
A joke. And, he was like a spoiled brat at the end. What an ego. My opinion of him went way down after that. All that fame goes straight to their heads doesn't it.
Argentina wouldn't have made it out the group without messi. He got man of the match in 4 games out of 7 he played in. Not really that outrageous a choice. Him Rodriguez, Muller, neuer would have all been worthy winners.
I don't understand why so many of you are saying it should've been given to Rodriguez? It's not as if he got nothing. He's got the Golden Boot! I don't think anyone has ever won both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball at the same tournament. There's no point in giving the two awards to the same player.
Why not if he deserved them? What if some player scored twelve goals in the tournament including a hat trick in the final would he not deserve both?
Argentina wouldn't have made it out the group without messi. He got man of the match in 4 games out of 7 he played in. Not really that outrageous a choice. Him Rodriguez, Muller, neuer would have all been worthy winners.
Playing well against Iran and Bosnia doesn't mean he's the best player in the tournament. Argentina succeeded due to their quality defending.
He's the best player in the world in my opinion... BUT
Should have gone to James Rodriguez for me, he did well at Porto (havent really heard much about him at Monaco) but World Cup's are made for players exploding on to the scene and Rodriguez seriously has done
Argentina wouldn't have made it out the group without messi. He got man of the match in 4 games out of 7 he played in. Not really that outrageous a choice. Him Rodriguez, Muller, neuer would have all been worthy winners.
And he only got man of the match in few of those matches because of his reputation.
He's the best player in the world in my opinion... BUT
Should have gone to James Rodriguez for me, he did well at Porto (havent really heard much about him at Monaco) but World Cup's are made for players exploding on to the scene and Rodriguez seriously has done
6 goals in 4 & a half 90 minute games. Including goal of the torny imo, incredible.
A joke. And, he was like a spoiled brat at the end. What an ego. My opinion of him went way down after that. All that fame goes straight to their heads doesn't it.
Absolute tripe. In what way was he acting like a spoilt brat?
If the fame had gone to his head then he would have been lauding up that award, which couldn't be further from what actually happened.
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He seems like a decent and honest fellow, and I'm sure he's only too aware that he was pedestrian at times and hardly set the competition on fire.
Take tonights match for instance; he had a few decent runs and some good moments but unfortunately that last minute freekick was quite an apt way for him to end his world cup; full of potential and expectation - but ultimately pretty tame.
I must say though, if I was supporting a team with him in it I think there would be far too many "heart in mouth" moments. I'd probably prefer a safer bet that does one job and does it well.
It's all about corporate image for both FIFA and Adidas as others have said.
Pure politics by the sponsors and Messi knew it.
It wouldnt be FIFA if they gave it to someone who deserved it.
Messi, what a joke.
Robben is much worthier than Messi.
Should have gone to James Rodriguez for me, he did well at Porto (havent really heard much about him at Monaco) but World Cup's are made for players exploding on to the scene and Rodriguez seriously has done
If the fame had gone to his head then he would have been lauding up that award, which couldn't be further from what actually happened.