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It's amazing how those saying Messi are taking it almost as an insult that there is a different view on this
It's because for the most part they are simply looking at it from an "accounting" point of view, it's a bit too emotionless.
Probably the same posters who voted Ronaldo in that other thread on here...
Specially when considering that Portugal is a small country. What they did is remarkable and what he's been doing is ridiculous.To be clear, there is nothing wrong with that view, it makes a lot of sense but it's obviously not everyone's cup of tea. Also I would take Ronaldo's career over Messi's because what he has been able to achieve with Portugal would make me proud and he also experienced different clubs and cultures which is something that I find enticing.
Ronaldo got to one final when his country were favourites and lost and then got to another when they won and he didn't play. People seem to erase the "he didn't play" bit from history.To be clear, there is nothing wrong with that view, it makes a lot of sense but it's obviously not everyone's cup of tea. Also I would take Ronaldo's career over Messi's because what he has been able to achieve with Portugal would make me proud and he also experienced different clubs and cultures which is something that I find enticing.
They have historically been a strong footballing nation and have a legacy of producing world class players. They had/ have gone into plenty of tournaments amongst the favourites to win plenty of times both pre and during the Ronaldo era. There have also been plenty of times in the last couple of decades when they have had a stronger team than Argentina. Let's not try and rewrite history by suggesting Ronaldo has dragged a group of minnows to greatness.Specially when considering that Portugal is a small country. What they did is remarkable and what he's been doing is ridiculous.
Ronaldo got to one final when his country were favourites and lost and then got to another when they won and he didn't play. People seem to erase the "he didn't play" bit from history.
Had Messi gone off after 15 minutes after the Germany game and Argentina had won after extra time I have no doubt the Ronaldo fanboys (who seem a lot more extreme than the Messi ones) would never let you forget it. In fact, they would probably claim it was his absence that led to the victory. Ronaldo's conduct on the side of the pitch was nothing short of embarrassing that day. A man who couldn't bare not being centre of attention.
The only rewriting going on is you with my post. I suggested nothing of the sort.They have historically been a strong footballing nation and have a legacy of producing world class players. They had/ have gone into plenty of tournaments amongst the favourites to win plenty of times both pre and during the Ronaldo era. There have also been plenty of times in the last couple of decades when they have had a stronger team than Argentina. Let's not try and rewrite history by suggesting Ronaldo has dragged a group of minnows to greatness.
Let me ask you this. Would this be a question if Zidane had gone off injured after 15 minutes against Brazil and France had still gone on to win?You can pick Messi's career if you want, no one will mind.
YesLet me ask you this. Would this be a question if Zidane had gone off injured after 15 minutes against Brazil and France had still gone on to win?
Let me ask you this. Would this be a question if Zidane had gone off injured after 15 minutes against Brazil and France had still gone on to win?
And that's the thing, it all comes down to personal preference. There is no one wrong in a discussion like thisIt would be a question if you swapped Zidane for Forlan, the question is about what type of career you would like for yourself.
And that's the thing, it all comes down to personal preference. There is no one wrong in a discussion like this
Think Portugal has about 11 million people, but as far as I know they don't really have any other sports that are seriously popular so if there are any talented young sportsmen it's very likely they're going to turn their attention towards football as it's the only one that will guarantee you a good living.The only rewriting going on is you with my post. I suggested nothing of the sort.
Just saying it is remarkable that a country so small like that can be so good and produce good to great players
That's not the reason I said that, and you know it. Don't try and take things I've said to you out of context.That's what I told him but I'm a condescending little man, so...
Besides it happens every 4 years which makes it even more special. A league title or a CL cannot replicate thatWinning titles in Barcelona gives joy to only those in Barcelona. Winning a World Cup for France gives joy to the whole nation. So IMO a World Cup win trumps every other feeling.
Just take a look at Iniesta's reception to every football stadium in Spain after his World Cup goal, even those of his rivals. That's something special that a league title cannot achieve.
I can guarantee Barcelona's worldwide support is larger than the population of France and Argentina combined.Winning titles in Barcelona gives joy to only those in Barcelona. Winning a World Cup for France gives joy to the whole nation. So IMO a World Cup win trumps every other feeling.
Absolute nonsense.
It is as simple as this for me. Come to think of it I'd take Xavi's career ahead of Messi's too, despite zero Ballon d'OrZidanes career as a whole. Winning the world Cup is the absolute pinnacle of football.
No doubt Messi is the better player though
From the guy who said valverde should drop one of messi or suarez for the sake of busquetsAbsolute nonsense.
That's not the reason I said that, and you know it. Don't try and take things I've said to you out of context.
The reason why you said it is because I told you that you failed to understand the OP, which is still the case and why you are still complaining about people being biased when they answer a question that wants to know what their biased opinion is.