I don't like that penalty, what's the point? Luis Suarez should have just taken the penalty himself. Dare I say it's a little disrespectful towards their opposition.
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Not a fan of the way the penalty was taken yesterday. If you're the designated penalty taker, you take it by taking a shot for goal. It's legal, looks great when it comes off, but i'd rather see the penalty taken via a shot for goal from the spot.
"why take a fancy dan short corner when you can whip it into the box"
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I assume that they were saying that around 2012/2013, when Bale was the better player. Neymar always had more talent and potential though, as well as a higher ceiling, and has undoubtedly been better than Bale for the last two seasons (and I do not see that changing).
You miserable bunch 
Journo: "Did the penalty bother you?" Gustavo Cabral (Celta CB): "Yes, because they scored, not because of the way it was taken"
Berizzo (Celta coach): "Penalty Barcelona was lack of respect? Barça's forwards are very respectful. And they can score the way they want."
I remember Lamela's rabona goal with Spurs getting slated for the same reasons. I'm sure you guys were so embarrassed when you scored 8 past Arsenal...
Journo: "Did the penalty bother you?" Gustavo Cabral (Celta CB): "Yes, because they scored, not because of the way it was taken"
Berizzo (Celta coach): "Penalty Barcelona was lack of respect? Barça's forwards are very respectful. And they can score the way they want."
I remember Lamela's rabona goal with Spurs getting slated for the same reasons. I'm sure you guys were so embarrassed when you scored 8 past Arsenal...
I didn't see the game so I haven't seen the flick.Ah come on, it was done 60 years ago
Telling the referee to feck off is illegal. If you'd say it where I'm am you'd get carded because it's not a typical reaction like it is in England. Unsporting behavior is at the referee's discretion.
Yes, those penalties are illegal, that's what I was saying. My point is, again, that because people started doing it so much it was made illegal because you're trying to con the goalkeeper. The tap pass is similar but it's just so rarely done and a much lower percentage gimmick that it hasn't been banned. If you would start seeing these kind of penalties every other week I'm sure that FIFA would review it.
What I find particularly bizarre is that half the people condemning it as "disrespectful" will probably defend certain players when they dive/put in a shocking challenge, and say it's "part of the game". Yet when a side score a goal in a completely legal manner, it's suddenly disrespectful.
Thanks. To pull that off in an actual game is amazing.
When you see that and you think "Ok this guy Neymar is just incredible" and then Messi goes and gets past a defender three times to get the penalty.... and then the Cryuff thing.
It was too much.
It was too much.
It is crazy isn't it ? I mean the people who should have been the most "offended" about the pen were fine with it.You miserable bunch
Journo: "Did the penalty bother you?" Gustavo Cabral (Celta CB): "Yes, because they scored, not because of the way it was taken"
Berizzo (Celta coach): "Penalty Barcelona was lack of respect? Barça's forwards are very respectful. And they can score the way they want."
I remember Lamela's rabona goal with Spurs getting slated for the same reasons. I'm sure you guys were so embarrassed when you scored 8 past Arsenal...
Zis
It cons the goalkeeper, but its 10000% riskier than the stutter penalty. Come on man, you really think its an advantage to pass the ball sideways on a penalty? If anything you are increasing the chance of a feck up and looking like a clown. No way it should be illegal.
I don't think it should be ousted out of the game but I too think that penalty was unsporting. Good to watch no doubt but it strikes of taking the piss. If Ronaldo say decided to take a penalty with his left foot, cool, he can do what he wants but it's also pretty arrogant.
No I don't think it's an advantage, far from it. I've said that the whole time which is why I find these penalties stupid. I also don't think they should be made illegal anymore that it's illegal to take off your shirt but it's something that FIFA are likely to make illegal.
That's it.
He does it so effortlessly. I can do the skill myself on my own but I can't execute it so well never mind do it over a professional player.
As many have already pointed out, ask Pires why.
Of course when you execute it perfectly like that it will look like going in every time, but the chance of them missing it is actually bigger than scoring it. If the keeper stays on his feet he can move a few steps forwards and close the angle, if a defender beats the attacker to the ball (and they both start from the same line) it's over, and the second player will only shoot the ball from a yard or so closer than the penalty spot, so not much of an advantage.
I don't see it as disrespect to be honest and I don't think they even meant it that way. It was just about selflessness, entertainment, and a bit of fun. That's the impression I got from their reactions as well. Those three do seem to enjoy playing together, and that can't be a negative thing.
That's impossible. We're never 3-1 up.
Barca best against top teams.
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Did he? (a serious question) Because this is the moment Messi took the penalty (credit @Asger , and I have already checked the video to make sure it's not shopped).
EDIT: Just realized he's inside the arc, not the box itself, but it would also technically be illegal.
@Danny1982 You aren't allowed inside the 'D' though, so Suarez is clearly ahead of where he should be.
Yeah, actually I realized that the moment I looked at it again and already edited my post.
One last thing about that damned penalty. Every time two of the trio score in the same game, they try to set up the third to score. Been so apparent this entire season. The pass was intended for Neymar who didn't score at that point yet. You can see that clearly from the replays.
Exactly. Messi was trying to make it easier for Neymar (so he can finally score a penalty!), but he fecked it up again. Neymar should be nowhere near the penalty box when a penalty is taken.
His quote about Messi, Suárez and Neymar was even better.
It's true though.. he granted Neymar his hattrick but like this he racked up another assist aswell.
the cheeky little cnut ;-)
Barca is playing today, wtf?
Game in hand after they missed a December game due to the club world cup.
They've had a game in hand due to the FIFA Club World Championship back in December, only now catching up.
edit: ahem @Bob Loblaw
Managed to find a bar showing this- my internet is fecked until at least Monday.
I thought it was CL week.
The CL knockouts are split over two weeks for each leg. Barcelona vs. Arsenal is next Tuesday.
That is some finish from Messi.
Edit: Sporting straight back in it though. Great counter.
Edit: Sporting straight back in it though. Great counter.
Why did he say anything about it? Did a reporter bait him into that?