Mirallas Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Maradona called Messi's golden ball part of a marketing plan. He would have preferred James Rodriguez, like probably at least 50% of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Maradona called Messi's golden ball part of a marketing plan. He would have preferred James Rodriguez, like probably at least 50% of the world. And he's right! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 All 171 goals at the WC ranked. http://screamer.deadspin.com/hondas-goal-at-55-youre-nuts-the-quick-change-of-fee-1605156925 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Got to say, I really didn't like Messi at the end of the game, he behaved like a bit of a brat, Neuer offered him a hand shke which he gave very little acceptance to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Got to say, I really didn't like Messi at the end of the game, he behaved like a bit of a brat, Neuer offered him a hand shke which he gave very little acceptance to. I just don't like Messi in general. All the talent, has an obnoxious, snide side to him that I just can't see passed. At the end of the game, he just didn't look that bothered about losing either. No-one can say he 'tried' in that world cup, because if he did, he'd have been much, much better. Mirallas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I agree that Messi didn't deserve the Golden Ball. At the other end of the scale, the worst player was Hulk. He was even worse than any of the England squad. Mirallas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 All 171 goals at the WC ranked. http://screamer.deadspin.com/hondas-goal-at-55-youre-nuts-the-quick-change-of-fee-1605156925 Top three were the ones that'll be shown for ever, some good ones after those but nothing out of the ordinary. I'd possibly put James ahead of TC at the top but very little in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I agree that Messi didn't deserve the Golden Ball. At the other end of the scale, the worst player was Hulk. He was even worse than any of the England squad.Fred was even worse in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I just don't like Messi in general. All the talent, has an obnoxious, snide side to him that I just can't see passed. At the end of the game, he just didn't look that bothered about losing either. No-one can say he 'tried' in that world cup, because if he did, he'd have been much, much better. Yeh I thought that too. He looked a bit like a player who didn't want to be out there at times, especially when he didn't have the ball at his feet. He does have a lot of expectation on his shoulders mind you and he is constantly being compared to Maradona and other Argie greats (and generally dismissed as being as good as them) and he probably just didn't deal with all of that pressure. Some players thrive on it and inspire their team, some players don't. I bet that if you had put him in the German team, maybe instead of Ozil for example and asked him to play to the system with less pressure on him because of the other game changers in the starting 11 then you would have seen a much better player. At times it even looked like the Argies were expecting him to win the game on his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Firm believer Messi's best days have been. He'll become more of a team player now. Obviously still being World Class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Football fans are fickle... 1 bad tournament after scoring 41 goals in 46 games last season and hes past his best after just turning 27 Thats not aimed specifically at you Cotto, IVe heard and read a few people saying that and I just find it ludicrous. As for his attitude, I disagree with the comments made her. He looked a frustrated figure who was annoyed at receiving an award which he knows he didnt deserve, for missing a game winning opportunity in the final and probably angry with his team mates for not pulling their weight throughout the whole competition. Edited July 16, 2014 by Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9378669/world-cup-argentina-fined-163200000-for-player-no-shows-at-press-conferences 200k for not turning up, 65k for biting some for the 3rd time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Football fans are fickle... 1 bad tournament after scoring 41 goals in 46 games last season and hes past his best after just turning 27 Thats not aimed specifically at you Cotto, IVe heard and read a few people saying that and I just find it ludicrous. As for his attitude, I disagree with the comments made her. He looked a frustrated figure who was annoyed at receiving an award which he knows he didnt deserve, for missing a game winning opportunity in the final and probably angry with his team mates for not pulling their weight throughout the whole competition. Messi has certainly peaked mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Messi has certainly peaked mate. Cool, can I have this weekends lottery numbers too please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) I very much doubt he'll ever score even close to 91 goals in a calendar year ever again. For me that year was his peak. You think he'll improve on that? That's why I said his best days have gone and I fully expect him to become more of a team player, whilst still being World Class. Edited July 17, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I very much doubt he'll ever score even close to 91 goals in a calendar year ever again. For me that year was his peak. You think he'll improve on that? That's why I said his best days have gone and I fully expect him to become more of a team player, whilst still being World Class. You saw what Suarez did with Sturridge, that link up play, the goals and assists? Think Messi and Suarez. I know what you mean, I just dont agree with the statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I very much doubt he'll ever score even close to 91 goals in a calendar year ever again. For me that year was his peak. You think he'll improve on that? That's why I said his best days have gone and I fully expect him to become more of a team player, whilst still being World Class. So he could be even more instrumental for Barca/Argentina but not score as many goals and then he is on the decline? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Pretty much he'll become more human. The days of him picking the ball up at the half way line and dribbling though a whole team every game are quite possibly gone. I certainly haven't seen the player of three season ago in the last 12 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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