Pickle85
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Sums it up for me (except for us yes?! )anyone posting in this thread rn is misled as a football fan
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Sums it up for me (except for us yes?! )anyone posting in this thread rn is misled as a football fan
7 goals+assists of out of 15 of Ronaldo are against relegation zone dream teams Burnley, Norwich, Watford and Newcastle6 of Messi's assists are just all against Clermont Foot & St Ettiene
God what I'd do to see him play a few games in the PL in a non possession team
Yeah whilst Newcastle are buying players from Lyon7 goals+assists of out of 15 of Ronaldo are against relegation zone dream teams Burnley, Norwich, Watford and Newcastle
I'd take neither these days.i'd take him over Ronaldo everyday.
most assists with less games played in Ligue One it's something, not goat numbers anymore but still very useful.I'd take neither these days.
With their wages and stature they are a drag at this point. Ronaldo is having his moments though.most assists with less games played in Ligue One it's something, not goat numbers anymore but still very useful.
@Gehrman would too, even now.i'd take him over Ronaldo everyday.
Ronaldo ***** say the same thing the other way around. And Ronaldo is a striker playing much much closer to goal than Messi does.Cue the Messi ***** “ItS OnLY NorWiCH!!”
I don't think either is above the 'good' category these days. As you said, considering their wages and stature, it's a complete waste - you can get players just as good for a lot cheaper, and they may improve.Prime Messi yeah. Ronaldo wins the 34+ contest though. Ronnie is a striker at this point while Messi feeds the other strikers and forwards at PSG. Roles aren't the same.
Really? I don’t see Messi scoring too many league hat tricks these days…Ronaldo ***** say the same thing the other way around
Messi has been fairly wank but if you watch his games, his game is mainly about setting up Mpabbe while United is about setting up Ronnie. I'm sure Messi would be the first admit this is his worst season ever though.Really? I don’t see Messi scoring too many league hat tricks these days…
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As a Messi fan I will admit that Ronaldo has had more moments this season and has had a better season but their roles are very different. However I predicted before this season that Messi won't have the longevity of Ronaldo and I think that's the case at the end of the day. Messi might still be World class at creating chances but Ronaldo's moments as a match winner is more memorable.Great to see another hat trick from Ronaldo today!
It's sad that they're both a shadow of their former selves, but it was bound to happen eventually.
Not sure if this has been posted yet, but these stats show that Messi is still one of, if not the best, passers in the world:
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Plus his finishing this season has been mostly about hitting the woodwork. I remember reading a stat in twitter or insta, Messi has the record of hitting the wood work the most times in the history since it started being countedTweet
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Even in a playmaker role you'd expect him to score more goals though. He's scored feck all in the league.Messi has 13 assists in the league this season..
He should score more but his goal contributions probably around the same as Ronaldos?Even in a playmaker role you'd expect him to score more goals though. He's scored feck all in the league.
Sometimes an assist is just a sideways pass to someone who does all the work himself to score a goal. Not neglecting his stats there but quality of assists above everything. Sometimes Messi creates quality chances as well which are wasted.He should score more but his goal contributions probably around the same as Ronaldos?
You probably barely watch much of either of them and are just looking at goal stats. Messi has been better than Ronaldo for the most part this season, Ronaldo is barely involved in the game unless he scores. Messi hasn't scored as much but his playmaking is still easily top 5 in the world this season, arguably even number 1.There is no doubt that Ronaldo is better, now. Messi has been rubbish at PSG, who are dominant in Ligue 1.
Ronaldo has had bad games, but he is doing more at a side that has far more problems than PSG.
Get out. Messi hasn't scored as much but his playmaking is still easily top 5 in the world this season, arguably even number 1.
Ronaldo is showing Messi up massively this season.
In a tougher league.
In a worse team.
And despite being 3 years older.
Messi stats in passing, assists and creation of goal scoring opportunities is still very much elite. Someone above has just shared an image where Messi is miles ahead of anyone in world football for progressive passes per 90 minutes and expected assists per 90 minutes. He is still the best passer of the ball in the world. This plus 16 goal contributions in the league in 18 starts clearly shows that he is still a great player and has actually been pretty good this season.Get out
He’s playing in a league that made Memphis Depay look a good player, for a ridiculously dominant side.Messi stats in passing, assists and creation of goal scoring opportunities is still very much elite. Someone above has just shared an image where Messi is miles ahead of anyone in world football for progressive passes per 90 minutes and expected assists per 90 minutes. He is still the best passer of the ball in the world. This plus 16 goal contributions in the league in 18 starts clearly shows that he is still a great player and has actually been pretty good this season.
You say this as if he has not been the best player in the world for the majority of the least 12 seasons. Of course he has been a shadow of his former self but just because his goal scoring has dried up doesnt take away from the fact that he is still elite in certain areas.He’s playing in a league that made Memphis Depay look a good player, for a ridiculously dominant side.
how so?You say this as if he has not been the best player in the world for the majority of the least 12 seasons.
Well Poch beats them both and twice on Sunday. FACTO!!Prime Messi is better than Ronaldo. Ronaldo has aged much better. We should just enjoy both these players as there won't be anything like them in awhile. Ronaldo is more of a goalscorer now, while Messi is a creator. It depends on what is more important to your team when selecting which one you would prefer at the moment