Jesus Christ. Do you not think Messi's capable of making his own chances without you laying it back for him to hit on the edge of the box Mikaël?
Lionel Messi
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Barca's defensive back up is very strong. Marquez - who is a very capable and experienced centre back. Same goes for Milito. Other thing is, at home, they were never likely to be under the sort of pressure that would test out the understudies.
As for the attacking players you name - good, yes. But they still had Xavi and Messi.
Arsenal were shorn of a big part of the core of their side.
Fantastic performance. Simply stunning. A little too early to judge him against the likes of Maradona and Pele though.
He reminds more of George Best than of Maradona or Pele.
Those hips...
Motm?
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Some clever dick will have noticed Xavi didn't misplace a pass all night and give it to him instead!
I agree with this.Messi is the MOTM because of the goals but for his general impeccable contribution I'd give to Xavi.He's their maestro, his movement when receiving the ball just to put his body between the opponent and the ball should be taught in football schools.Outstanding midfielder
Aye I can see that.
119 goals in 204 games, 48 assists. Devastating player. Always plays with a smile on his face aswell which is good to see.
RedKnights should try and buy Messi instead of the club.
RedKnights should try and buy Messi instead of the club.
49 in his last 58 La Liga games.
17 in his last 21 CL games.
He's pretty damn good.
17 in his last 21 CL games.
He's pretty damn good.
Shouldn't discount the importance of Xavi and Iniesta to his success though, they're both a key part.
Without qustion, the Barca team provide Messi with the fundamentals to do what he does and he constantly acknowleges it, without them he wuldn't be the same lad. It's time Maradona decided how to give Messi a similar platform for Argentina because the national side is not short of cracking players themselves.
Elvis hijacking the thread much :P
It's scary that he's only 23, and it's generally considered players don't hit their prime till about 28.
I missed the goals.
Anyone got a video? I don't doubt we're watching a truly wonderful talent which may not come around for another 50 years.
Anyone got a video? I don't doubt we're watching a truly wonderful talent which may not come around for another 50 years.
22.
I'm better than Lionel Messi at football.
In goal.
In goal.
Wow.If he keeps up with more or less the same rate for the next 6-7 years how many goals could he score for them ?
The thing with Messi is the goals are just the icing on the cake, his game is so much more about that. Seriously, I'm still stunned.
The only thing he needs to do now to be remembered up there with the likes of you know who, is dominate a World Cup, like Maradona in '86, Zidane in '98, me in 2018.
My god.
Zidane in 98 "just" scored 2 vital goals in the final and had overall a decent tournament.His 2006 tournament was better
that last goal he scored, he reminded me of Best and Maradona.
I know Argentina just scrapped through to qualify, but if Maradona sorts out his defence, they will take some stopping. Feels almost like the 86 Maradona Finals.
I know Argentina just scrapped through to qualify, but if Maradona sorts out his defence, they will take some stopping. Feels almost like the 86 Maradona Finals.
Zidane was at his best in euro2000, imo.
I don't think the Argies are getting enough respect going into this. Everyone is harping about how Maradona will cock it up, but i think Messi is going to carry them this time.
The 4th was brilliant, love how he snuck it through Almunia's legs
Yes but I was mainly talking about WCs
Messi is but one player.
Spain are favourites IMO, with a team consisting of Xavi, Iniesta, Torres, Silva, Senna, Casillas etc it'll end up stronger.
It's true, and Spain beat them earlier this season looking quite comfortable but Argentina have the potential, it just needs Maradona to pick the right players and create the perfect platform for Messi to his thing instead of having to pick the ball up so deep.
This is where Maradona's tactics truly must play a part.
He was truley awesome. The one two with silvestre for the first time shot was outstanding.
Elvis in 2018, can't wait
When I take off my shirt and rub my right nipple, the one with the hair, that's for you.
Shows that Silvestre is more than just a defender. Good in the buildup too.
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