I am not disagreeing with you. Just that I think he was excellent against Colombia.
Copa America 2015 | Tournament over, Eboue misses the final, everyone lols
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
FFS!
I wanted Argentina to win but this was still hilarious.
What has happened to Mascherano's head ? It's like he was kidnapped by aliens from the Planet Silvestre.
The Obertan gene, not only did it effect his appearance but also his performance.
I wanted di Maria and Rojo to win but I'm rather happy now that Messi and Mascherano lost.
I have a friend who is a Messi and Barca fanboy. He would have been unbearable had they won.
I have a friend who is a Messi and Barca fanboy. He would have been unbearable had they won.
This...
Messi still can't win anything without the Barca crew...
maybe Argentina should try wearing red and blue.This...
Messi still can't win anything without the Barca crew...
you were awfully quiet until today.
R.e. Martino's orders being a possible reason for Messi being so quiet - not saying they are but after one of the games against Atlético he said something stupid like his plan was to use Messi as a decoy
I have many friends like that on fb and needless to say they can be unbearable. I really didn't care about who won, I just wanted it to be a good final and the first half was good while the second and E.T completely poor.
There wasn't much to be said, Argentina were clear favourites for the Copa America, none of my favourite players are playing, so nothing to say...
you were awfully quiet until today.
So you just came here and in messi thread to have a pop at him?
martino is about right on the interview after the game that both sides were there to neutralize the other.
but, what would be his plan for this game? prepared for penalty shootout? if not what he supposed to do to kill the game beforehand? i don't think he had one.
just take a look of the players with the current argentina squad:
messi, aquero, pastore, higuain, tevez, diMaria, mascherano, otamendi, rojo, zabaleta...etc
all are top tier players and there are some more sublime players very close to the level if not par. this is a very very strong national squad even you count it in all times history. if they don't deliver anything substantial this is really a big waste
martino may not be the problem of non-performing. but certainly he is no solution however
but, what would be his plan for this game? prepared for penalty shootout? if not what he supposed to do to kill the game beforehand? i don't think he had one.
just take a look of the players with the current argentina squad:
messi, aquero, pastore, higuain, tevez, diMaria, mascherano, otamendi, rojo, zabaleta...etc
all are top tier players and there are some more sublime players very close to the level if not par. this is a very very strong national squad even you count it in all times history. if they don't deliver anything substantial this is really a big waste
martino may not be the problem of non-performing. but certainly he is no solution however
Why would you give Higuain more time than Tevez ?
No, I took a wild guess that all the Messi fans will blame everyone else but him and he was right.
He's a better lone striker than Tevez is. Every time Tevez came on as the lone striker, he hasn't been influential and even ineffective on a few occasions. If Martino decided to put in Tevez with another striker (like he did in the very first match), then Tevez could be more influential.
Blantantly copied from some other group:
Messi: "When I die, I want Higuain to lower my body into the grave. So that mofo can let me down one last time."
Messi: "When I die, I want Higuain to lower my body into the grave. So that mofo can let me down one last time."
Congrats to Chile and specially Matias Fernandez. Was one of my favourite players at Sporting, class footballer, too bad he´s injury prone.
Will never forget his freekick against Manchester City
Will never forget his freekick against Manchester City
Messi was wank. Congrats to Chile. Easily the better team
so you took a pop at him. Thats really lame. I expect you to be quiet until the next chance where you can do it again..
Really entertaining final and a fairytale ending to boot. This was the first Copa America that I was able to follow on television and I've got to say I'm hooked.
I was more taking a pop at the Messi fans who can think nothing is ever his fault and always the manager/teammates/etc are to blame.
I've said before his Treble is enough to win him he Ballon D'or this season anyway. So I don't see how my comment can be viewed as a pop at HIM.
Couldn't care less if Messi had won the Copa or not, would have been happy for di Maria and Rojo though.
Anyway Bielsa and Sampaoli probably have God like status in Chile now (well Bielsa already had it, but now even more). Two Argentinians being the driving force behind years of great work with the Chilean national team which culminated in the historical Copa final win against Argentina. Football, eh?!
Anyway Bielsa and Sampaoli probably have God like status in Chile now (well Bielsa already had it, but now even more). Two Argentinians being the driving force behind years of great work with the Chilean national team which culminated in the historical Copa final win against Argentina. Football, eh?!
Overall I thought it was a pretty poor tournament, definitely judging by the games I watched.
Really? Thought it was really boring.
I always get the impression this is the trophy that you are most interested in each season. Do you support a team?
Next Summer is going to be mental - Euro 2016. Copa America 2016. Olympics 2016 Not forgetting the annual stuff like Wimbledon and the golf majors.
Not forgetting the annual stuff like Wimbledon and the golf majors.I'm a united fan more than I'm a football fan.
I'm not that interested in the Ballon D'or, just think it'd be an injustice if Messi finished his career with many more than Ronaldo, which could have been the case 2 years ago.
The Euro and Copa overlap a lot, more football than the WC.Next Summer is going to be mental - Euro 2016. Copa America 2016. Olympics 2016
Wait why is the Copa America being held again next year. I thought it was every 3-4 years.Next Summer is going to be mental - Euro 2016. Copa America 2016. Olympics 2016
It is scheduled to take place in USA, however, there have been suggestions it may be cancelled.
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/...merica-centenario-in-the-usa-to-be-cancelled/
edit: as you say, it only takes place every 4 years, though next year marks the 100 year anniversary. Hence the first time it's being hosted outside of the normal regions.
It is. It's a one-off because 2016 will mark the 100th Anniversary of Copa América. Normal service will return in 2019, 2023, etc.
And the piss-taking begins.
Higuain's shot
Higuain's shot
And the other shoe drops as to what Chile's first ever piece of silverware means.
Trivia: which is the only country in the world that has lost a final to Chile?
Hint:
@George Owen @Marcosdeto
Trivia: which is the only country in the world that has lost a final to Chile?
Hint:
@George Owen @Marcosdeto
You know what you wrote and why you wrote it.This...
Messi still can't win anything without the Barca crew...
Even you said so yourself, you didnt visit this thread until Argentina lost the final, so you just had to bring your agenda here cause Messi is always compared to your favorite player.
Ah right didn't know that thank guys. Interesting that it's being held outside SA.
If it's being held next year as a special event for the anniversary i do wonder couldn't they have just not held this years competition then and waited until next summer. Seems excessive to run it twice in 2 years, also means Chile will probably only be champions for a year.
And the other shoe drops as to what Chile's first ever piece of silverware means.
Trivia: which is the only country in the world that has lost a final to Chile?
Hint:
@George Owen @Marcosdeto
bastard!
This will probably make them smug cnuts but I'm happy for Chile. Some team they have.
Nah, it's not a Copa América but a money-spinner called Centennial Cup. The winner won't be a Copa winner I think/hope. Chile should be champions until 2019, and obviously the continental reps at the confeds in 2017.