Lionel Messi
I'm gradually becoming more and more convinced that he might just be the best player I've ever seen (which means he's the best of all time, as I'm old enough to remember Diego Maradona at his astonishing peak).
The second goal last night was as skillful as any goal I have ever seen, and ranks alongside Maradona's legendary effort v England in the 1986 WC. Messi might take a while longer to be recognised as the all-time best, because Maradona was surrounded by mediocre players, but nevertheless guided them to two successive WC finals.......... ..... but Messi - what a talent. What a talent. |
Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 9331062)
I'm gradually becoming more and more convinced that he might just be the best player I've ever seen (which means he's the best of all time, as I'm old enough to remember Diego Maradona at his astonishing peak).
The second goal last night was as skillful as any goal I have ever seen, and ranks alongside Maradona's legendary effort v England in the 1986 WC. Messi might take a while longer to be recognised as the all-time best, because Maradona was surrounded by mediocre players, but nevertheless guided them to two successive WC finals.......... ..... but Messi - what a talent. What a talent. Saying that, he's done **** all in the world cup. |
Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by Spugsy
(Post 9331085)
He's 23, scored FIFTY TWO goals so far this season and is already Barca's third top scorer of all time.
Saying that, he's done **** all in the world cup. |
Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 9331231)
it does help playing in a team that is vastly better than any other team in the league. from what I heard he only really came into the game last night after Real had gone down to 10 men.
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Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 9331062)
I'm gradually becoming more and more convinced that he might just be the best player I've ever seen (which means he's the best of all time, as I'm old enough to remember Diego Maradona at his astonishing peak).
The second goal last night was as skillful as any goal I have ever seen, and ranks alongside Maradona's legendary effort v England in the 1986 WC. Messi might take a while longer to be recognised as the all-time best, because Maradona was surrounded by mediocre players, but nevertheless guided them to two successive WC finals.......... ..... but Messi - what a talent. What a talent. Maradona's goal in 86 was phenomonal to say the least , the only downside of that was that he only had to beat Peter Reid , Steve Hodge and Terry Fenwick to score , not the quickest 3 out of the blocks.....:D |
Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 9331231)
it does help playing in a team that is vastly better than any other team in the league. from what I heard he only really came into the game last night after Real had gone down to 10 men.
He eptomisies everything that is perfect about a footballer. I watched him specifically that night as you get to see a player properly when you're at the game and his movement , runs , balance , speed , technique were second to none and way above anyone else on the field and he was in the company of some great players that night. He made Ronaldinhio , Neymar and Robinho who were all on the pitch at the same time look like 3 carthorses the boy was that good , even watching the kid off the ball was a pleasure . |
Re: Lionel Messi
I watched some youtube vids of him
Is he one of the only players today that actually plays for the goal and doesnt go down on the first challenge? |
Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 9331062)
I'm gradually becoming more and more convinced that he might just be the best player I've ever seen (which means he's the best of all time, as I'm old enough to remember Diego Maradona at his astonishing peak).
The second goal last night was as skillful as any goal I have ever seen, and ranks alongside Maradona's legendary effort v England in the 1986 WC. Messi might take a while longer to be recognised as the all-time best, because Maradona was surrounded by mediocre players, but nevertheless guided them to two successive WC finals.......... ..... but Messi - what a talent. What a talent. Yes, he is very very special but 'best of all time' surely we are not saying the Maradona was the best ever.... |
Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by 1967tazz
(Post 9331517)
Yes, he is very very special but 'best of all time' surely we are not saying the Maradona was the best ever....
Match winner every time |
Re: Lionel Messi
if he sticks at it he could be as good as Gary Rowell one day
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Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by co durham boy
(Post 9331528)
Yes , without a doubt in my opinion , won leagues , world cups and totally influenced every team and club he was at.
Match winner every time |
Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by 1967tazz
(Post 9331517)
Yes, he is very very special but 'best of all time' surely we are not saying the Maradona was the best ever....
He was surrounded by mediocrity, but still guided his country to two consecutive WC finals (86 and 90). Pele was a different sort of player, but every other member of that 'best team of all time' (Brazil, 1970 world champions) was also brilliant. Put it another way - even without Pele, that team would still have won the 70 WC. It's easier to look great if everyone else is pretty good too............ It's interesting to ponder who else might have scored that second goal for Barca v Real this week..................... Maradona? Probably. Er............. that's it. |
Re: Lionel Messi
Since we are talking about football, how come the Gulf countries are quite sucky. I am not comparing the Gulf to power houses with vastly greater populations but just to other small nations , for example Cameroon did quite well in 1990 WC and last WC Ghana did well . The Gulf with all their money and free time for the youth don't even make a blip on the radar.
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Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 9333862)
I'd have to say Maradona is the all-time best.
He was surrounded by mediocrity, but still guided his country to two consecutive WC finals (86 and 90). Pele was a different sort of player, but every other member of that 'best team of all time' (Brazil, 1970 world champions) was also brilliant. Put it another way - even without Pele, that team would still have won the 70 WC. It's easier to look great if everyone else is pretty good too............ It's interesting to ponder who else might have scored that second goal for Barca v Real this week..................... Maradona? Probably. Er............. that's it. Personally I'd choose Pele over Maradona, scoring over 1000 goals in your career is tough to do even when surrounded by the best in the world! Plus the number of assists Pele has to his name is phenomenal! |
Re: Lionel Messi
Originally Posted by Boomhauer
(Post 9333873)
Since we are talking about football, how come the Gulf countries are quite sucky. I am not comparing the Gulf to power houses with vastly greater populations but just to other small nations , for example Cameroon did quite well in 1990 WC and last WC Ghana did well . The Gulf with all their money and free time for the youth don't even make a blip on the radar.
Might have something to do with it... |
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