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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #160 on: March 21, 2010, 04:12:12 pm »
By getting better I am sure your referring to things such as decision making, when to make the runs and when not to, positioning and all that rather than actual footballing skill.

Xxavi says that he can be very greedy so I am sure that way he may improve. Stuff like that really.
Yeah, being greedy goes along with being genius. If it works out, he's a genius, if not, greedy. IMO, Maradona was greedy and genius, too.

Though Messi is a saint compared to Ronaldo and Robben etc. In yesterday's match alone, Ronaldo shot from improbable distances and positions about 5-6 times.

PS Ronaldinho sometimes was greedy, too. He would dance around the ball needlessly instead of passing.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #161 on: March 21, 2010, 04:19:05 pm »
Oh yeah Ronaldo is incredibly greedy on the ball. He is literally a one man show at times (not a bad one) and will always look to do something himself than involve others, hence why Ferguson kept shifting him up front.

On paper, Ronaldo and Robben looked a great set of attacking midfielders but in reality I am sure 8 other outfield players would have been dreading it because they would have hogged the ball immensely. The few times I watched Madrid last season I saw players shouting at Robben loads, mainly due to his greed.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #162 on: March 21, 2010, 04:58:57 pm »
Oh yeah Ronaldo is incredibly greedy on the ball. He is literally a one man show at times (not a bad one) and will always look to do something himself than involve others, hence why Ferguson kept shifting him up front.

On paper, Ronaldo and Robben looked a great set of attacking midfielders but in reality I am sure 8 other outfield players would have been dreading it because they would have hogged the ball immensely. The few times I watched Madrid last season I saw players shouting at Robben loads, mainly due to his greed.
See, being greedy destroys team football. Last season, Inter Milan was like that with Ibra being the main guy who is supposed to take the ball and do it by himself. You can do it against shit teams or if you are lucky, against big teams, they won't allow you do it. Hence Inter was going out every season.

I watched Madrid's match against Sporting Gijon, all goals come from individual brilliance of players, not team work. In fact, that is what they have been all season, aside from Guti passing the ball well. The first goal by Van Der Vaart is from free kick, second from Alonso is from corner and the third from Higuain is him taking the ball and scoring by himself. All good goals, but not a team goal that involved 5-6 passes. They rarely have that team play, because once it reaches Ronaldo or Kaka or Higuain, these guys will carry the ball and shoot it. Without team game, you can't win against top quality teams.

Bayern Munich was just like that against Fiorentina. Robben scored from miles out, Van Bommel scored from distance, too. After that, all Robben did was shooting every time he has the ball. Extremely poor team play and that's why I think Mancs will knock them out.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #163 on: March 21, 2010, 05:09:06 pm »
Best in world at the moment by a distance followed by Ronaldo and Torres.
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #164 on: March 21, 2010, 08:08:44 pm »
He's shit. But I'd have him as sub.

Just scored a header. Easily the best player in the world. And the most naturally talented player I've seen.

Edit. Just scored another fucking fantastic goal. Awesome.
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #165 on: March 21, 2010, 09:27:49 pm »
Best player on the planet by a mile. No-one's even close.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #166 on: March 21, 2010, 09:29:25 pm »
Stunning, stunning goal just now!! 33 now.
Has Steven Gerrard scored a goal even more important than the one he got against Olympiakos - Is this the start of something BIG?

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #167 on: March 21, 2010, 09:30:16 pm »
Incredible. Is there anyone even close.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #168 on: March 21, 2010, 09:30:27 pm »
Rubbing my eyes, not quite believeing what I'm seeing. Amazing player.
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #169 on: March 21, 2010, 09:30:38 pm »
Wish I could have seen it but they are showing the sampdoria vs juventus match on my soccer channel

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #170 on: March 21, 2010, 09:33:03 pm »
And he gets kicked to shit every game but he plays with a smile on his face and replies inthe best possible way - amazing goals.
Has Steven Gerrard scored a goal even more important than the one he got against Olympiakos - Is this the start of something BIG?

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #171 on: March 21, 2010, 09:34:34 pm »
two goals again
that's seven this week

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #172 on: March 21, 2010, 09:37:21 pm »
Another hat trick. Wow!!
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #173 on: March 21, 2010, 09:37:52 pm »
12 in his last 5 games!!
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #174 on: March 21, 2010, 09:37:54 pm »
rather have ibra. ;)

WHAT. A. MISS.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #175 on: March 21, 2010, 09:37:56 pm »
two goals again
that's seven this week
Make that 8, must be some sort of record?
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #176 on: March 21, 2010, 09:38:44 pm »
He is simply unbelievable.
We're on our way to glory...

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #177 on: March 21, 2010, 09:38:55 pm »
All right. You've made your fucking point now...

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #178 on: March 21, 2010, 09:39:27 pm »
MESSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
MESSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
People still underrate Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #179 on: March 21, 2010, 09:39:28 pm »
Fuck me I even applauded that third. Incredible player. Would swap our entire first team & bench for him and it still wouldn't be enough.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #180 on: March 21, 2010, 09:40:11 pm »
Guys shut up, Bendtner is more productive. I have statz!
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #181 on: March 21, 2010, 09:40:31 pm »
Guys shut up, Bendtner is more productive. I have statz!

Oh shit bro!

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #182 on: March 21, 2010, 09:40:44 pm »
I am in awe.

Best player I've ever seen.
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #183 on: March 21, 2010, 09:42:49 pm »
Guys shut up, Bendtner is more productive. I have statz!

Share them.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #184 on: March 21, 2010, 09:42:51 pm »
fuck me!!

Wot an awesome player, makes Rooney look average!!
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #185 on: March 21, 2010, 09:45:33 pm »
Share them.
Bendy has 4 CL goals, and Messi has 4 CL goals. Clearly Bendy is superior.
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #186 on: March 21, 2010, 09:45:39 pm »
So is this guy any good then?

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #187 on: March 21, 2010, 09:48:37 pm »
Bendy has 4 CL goals, and Messi has 4 CL goals. Clearly Bendy is superior.

What about the overall goals scored, assists?

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #188 on: March 21, 2010, 09:51:22 pm »
What about the overall goals scored, assists?

Bendtner way in front, it's a no brainer, Arsenal play the better football aswell.
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #189 on: March 21, 2010, 09:52:54 pm »
Greatest player to walk onto a footballing pitch..Lock the thread.
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #190 on: March 21, 2010, 09:54:19 pm »
lol Zaragoza think theyre back in it.

Que messi, takes on three wins a pen.

Why didnt he take it, stupid selfless twonk

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #191 on: March 21, 2010, 09:55:09 pm »
What about the overall goals scored, assists?
CL is the best competition in World Football so the goals scored there is what counts most. That's Why Bendy > Messi. And he has better style.
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #192 on: March 21, 2010, 09:55:26 pm »
The best ever*

*I have seen ;D

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #193 on: March 21, 2010, 09:57:43 pm »
greatest player of all time. unreal.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #194 on: March 21, 2010, 09:58:28 pm »
Whoever honestly thinks Rooney is better than Messi needs to have their head chopped off.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #195 on: March 21, 2010, 09:59:20 pm »
Whoever honestly thinks Rooney is better than Messi needs to have their head chopped off.
Rooney is prem proven so Rooney > Messi
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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #196 on: March 21, 2010, 10:00:16 pm »
Unbelievable player, all three goals were incredible.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #197 on: March 21, 2010, 10:01:11 pm »
Fucking hell. The barca fans at the stadium are all gonna need a wank after that.

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #198 on: March 21, 2010, 10:01:23 pm »
       someone just said on the radio that Messi Should be patrimonity of humanity and He should play 1 year for each top team in the world , for the rest of his career :)

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Re: Lionel Messi
« Reply #199 on: March 21, 2010, 10:02:04 pm »
I'd just like to say, he's the best player i've ever seen.
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