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I was making the comparison with Barcelona.

Isn't the real crux of the matter that when Leo is with the NT, he is playing with inferior players? (Not necessarily bad!) Opposition teams know that if they "stop" Messi, they are good way to stopping the team.

StarLord That's exactly why the rules need to change. Referees are terrified to send players off in a Final. You could see that Vidal was virtually daring the referee to send him off in the CL Final, with a succession of outrageous fouls. Time to bring in sin-bins for constant offenders. That...

I don't think this is because of a lack of fitness. You just have to see him with his shirt off to see how lean he is. He looks tired because he doesn't cheat the fans. Many players just go through the motions. Just ambling through the game and not putting in the "hard yards" I personally...

I didn't want us to sign him either, due to number of reasons. No need to go into details. We all know about Luis' dark side. But now that he's here, I'll support him (as long as he keeps his nose clean). As I have done since he made his debut against Madrid. I could see the contribution he...

I would much rather Neymar 'retaliate' to players' provocative and thuggish behaviour on field by "humiliating" his opponent than lashing out with a violent act and getting sent-off. What I will add though: Neymar just needs to improve his decision making. When to try the skill. When to make...

I hope not! :notme: I love his flowing blond locks. :wub:

I cannot decide between Falcao and Balotelli for 'Flop of the Season'. They were both SO BAD! :badday: I'm leaning toward Balotelli though. :D

ESPN Best of 2014/15 Who was the player of the season? A) Lionel Messi (Barcelona) Who was the young player of the season? A) Neymar (Barcelona) Who was the manager of the season? A) Luis Enrique (Barcelona) Who scored the goal of the season? A) Lionel Messi vs. Athletic Bilbao What was...

Thanks! Just voted for Ronaldo, "The World Best Footballer". :troll:

Fellas, fellas! :shakeshead: Don't criticise the muppets on that Juventus forum and then sink to their level. Rise above it! Just because ejuventus has a strong opinion about our beloved Messi that none of us happen to agree with, doesn't mean he's a troll. He has at least attempted an...

Yeah, I was getting confused with Roura throwing Bartra in at the deep end. The 7 - nil against Bayern was in the 2012/13 season, when Bartra played. Although Masche played DM in the World Cup, it definitely would have enhanced his reputation from Lucho's viewpoint. How could anyone not be...

There are mitigating circumstances re: Bartra's coaches and their so called lack of confidence in him... - Under Pep ~ he was still a youngster, so you wouldn't expect him to be a starter. - Under Tito ~ It was Tito's first season. He began his career off to flyer, taking a record number of...

1. Fewer number of clubs can win their respective league now, compared to 40 years ago. Same clubs winning/competing for the league title every season. 2. Only about 3 clubs maximum each season that are capable of winning their domestic leagues. ie. Clubs from the 'Big Leagues' (Spain, France...

I'm comfortable with the ruling for outfield players that don't play, but it should be different for GK's. Without the second GK (whoever that may be depending on the competition) is, deserves to be officially recognised because they do so much work outside of matches. MAtS & Bravo were...

Stric This is the point I try to make about our Masia players. People always tend to look outwards first. When our priority should be looking inwards towards our Cantera. For some reason there is the perception that if a player comes through at another club, it somehow automatically makes him...

No Iniesta for a start. How can the captain of the best team in Europe not be listed, even though is in his thirties now? And there are other players in their 30's on the list.

24 is almost middle-aged in footballing terms. A twenty-four year-old should be commanding a starting place or at least be regular. Pique had already established himself in the Barca team by the age of 22. Marc may be happy at his boyhood club collecting medals as a bit-part player, but before...

He really should be our third CB. In terms of quality he is better than Mathieu and it's been a while since Vermaelen played consistently well, so I'd put him ahead of those two. :study: I'd say for certain games where we are up against physical teams that like to put lots of crosses in, he...

:?: Is the list based on the players commercial brand or just their football ability?