Originally Posted by kanchelskis14

He's the only player in the world that could ease the pain of losing Ronaldo. If we ever felt we had to let Ronnie go, Fergie, or whoever the manager is, should not do it unless they can guarantee getting this kid.

Originally Posted by marcus agrippa

hell no.

Messi is a brilliant player, but i think Ronaldo is better, more complete and certainly better suited to our style of play and our league.

look at his goals this season: right foot, left foot and headers. his pace and physique. his athleticism. we can ping a high ball forward and count on him to make something of it. we can ping it into space and count on him to chase and win it. he suits us.

i can't see Messi doing this for us.