That's because the quality has dropped off, I still think he'd be great, but maybe not a goal a gameMaybe not so much now. Serie A seems a bit more high-scoring now than it was in the 90s.
That's because the quality has dropped off, I still think he'd be great, but maybe not a goal a gameMaybe not so much now. Serie A seems a bit more high-scoring now than it was in the 90s.
Back when Ronaldo was at Inter all the top defenders were there ie: Maldini, Thuram, A prime Nesta, Cannavaro, Ayala etcI also think Messi's gpg would drop in Italy as well
Only on away trips when he's asleep.Nobody comes close to this little man
He's so composed it's unrealBrilliant goal
Lost for words.
this type of footballer doesn't come around often
Boring boring player, all he does is score every week, how predictably dull.
He's got the right supporting castNobody comes close to this little man
right!Those defenders were ridiculous to be honest.
At least make an attempt to stop him instead of just staring at the guy and let him do whatever he wants.
He waits for it, if you stick a leg out he shifts the ball and you concede a pen. It doesn't help that he shields the ball the whole time.Those defenders were ridiculous to be honest.
At least make an attempt to stop him instead of just staring at the guy and let him do whatever he wants.
What does that have anything to do with what i said.right!
thats why every la liga player scores this kind of goal
How exactly do you propose they stop him? Its quick feet. They make a challenge they concede a pen.What does that have anything to do with what i said.
Did those defenders made the slightiest attempt to stop him from scoring that second goal?
No they didnt.
Thats all.
they did, but to the wrong side, they asumed that messi was going to stop but he didn't, that's why is so hard to take the ball away from him, he doesn't do what's expectedWhat does that have anything to do with what i said.
Did those defenders made the slightiest attempt to stop him from scoring that second goal?
No they didnt.
Thats all.
Make a challenge, tackle him,do something.How exactly do you propose they stop him? Its quick feet. They make a challenge they concede a pen.
And I don't think they would have thought he'd finish so easily from that angle as he did.
True, though, as that second goal shows, his individual brilliance is not dependant on others.He's got the right supporting cast
Alves, Iniesta, Xavi, Villa and Pedro were superb once again
they can'tMake a challenge, tackle him,do something.
Anything is better than doing nothing and just staying there staring at him as he goes by.
The last game they showed some knee-height footage of Messi running at players - it's unbelievable - just like a guy running at you with at full tilt with the ball tied to his boot.Make a challenge, tackle him,do something.
Anything is better than doing nothing and just staying there staring at him as he goes by.
you see how they try tackling this guy, and he shifts it everytimeMake a challenge, tackle him,do something.
Anything is better than doing nothing and just staying there staring at him as he goes by.
5 players tried to tackle himyou see how they try tackling this guy, and he shifts it everytime
now try that in the box!
So what are you trying to say that they shouldnt do nothing other than stare at him?hell maybe they should just applaud him while hes running past them and celebrate when he scores against them.you see how they try tackling this guy, and he shifts it everytime
now try that in the box!
Messi is no ordinary player, it's not as simple with him.Make a challenge, tackle him,do something.
Anything is better than doing nothing and just staying there staring at him as he goes by.
No they shouldnt do nothing and just let him score.Are you telling me, if you're facing Lionel Messi in the penalty area you should just put your foot in? He did a jinx then moved the ball left before slotting it in the corner. Can't really blame the defenders.
You hate him, don't you?No they shouldnt do nothing and just let him score.
Happy now?
Him tripping after the overhead kick was really lame, that can never be considered a great goal, a tremendous lack of balance.
Like Betamax, they do not make him like him anymore!
classic
Ronaldinho was sensational that night
Why would i hate him?You hate him, don't you?
Nice compilation of stats... I think we are, he's easily already in my opinion the most talented, he just needs a few more accolades and consistancy into his 30's to be regarded THE best everHaving another phenomenal season to back up his last few. I've taken these stats from another thread, they're his joint goals + assists count since 2006 (when he was what, 18?).
16
22
34
47
24
143 goals+assists
132 appearances
115 starts
That's simply beyond amazing.
Now I'll as again, like I did in the OP... Are we witnessing one of the greatest players ever here?