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Yeah I understand that. My argument is that Messi was better in general play and by other, deeper metrics than just G/A. I suppose the issue with this though is that it would mean Messi wins it every year by default simply by being the best player, and it invalidates the idea that trophies and...

Actually Uruguay have won the Copa America far more than Brazil have. It goes 16 Argentina, 15 Uruguay, 9 Brazil. But I understand you mean in recent times. So I am being a bit naughty, lol.

Lol I actually rate him probably the most from their 'deadwood', and if he did go for £12.5m rising to £18m, I think that could be a bargain for Brentford. Haven't looked at the link though.

If they're signing him and they already have Frimpong - assuming both maintain their level or even improve - then they have refreshed their full-back positions and could be set for the next 7-8 years. Full backs are very important in the modern game. I rate both players quite highly. But of...

Read this online about Stiller. I know it's all fun and games and he's likely ok with his appearance, but just a reminder that his condition he had/has - cleft lip - is very real (I know someone with it and he's a great guy) and causes people to feel down about their appearance. This is the...

Just got pumped 5-0 in a CL Final, so let's loan a donkey who can't score or hold the ball up, lol.

Look man, he's class.

Well-observed point. His teams (certainly at Real Madrid against equal standing sides) are built on staying in the game with decisions and last-ditch defending, and nicking something in attack. It might be tough for him as this Brazil isn't really built to withstand pressure.

Despite not being a big fan of this, it's better than no men's senior football to watch. First semi final of the Finals tonight. Germany v Portugal. Hopefully Germany give them the beating of their lives. Apologies @Fati_Future_BallonDor.

Be surprised if the winner isn't one of Spain, Germany or France. England as well I guess but they always bottle it. Argentina have a shout in my opinion but less than those three/four. Bear in mind too that the World Cup has only been successfully defended twice (by Italy in 1938 and Brazil in...

That was indeed pathetic, especially given that Rodri really deserved it.

I actually like EEAAO lol, but yeah I agree with the general sentiment. It's a politically and marketing charged award and individual awards in football don't make much sense to me - never have. Some great films there by the way - most well-known but Strangelove is one that the younger...

Actually I remember watching that season the whole way through, and the general consensus was that Keane and Beckham outperformed Giggs and Scholes across the whole season in that midfield (though most agreed Giggs and Scholes were very good too). I believe you are seriously under-crediting...

Beckham was an excellent, world-class player, but Rivaldo was a comfortably better player and I agree he was better that season (and most if not all seasons he was at Barca). If you go back and watch United's treble season, Beckham was great in many games, but it was actually Keane who drove...

Always respect Birdy's opinion as he's a good poster, but disagree heavily that Beckham, Iniesta and Lewy (2021) were robbed. Rivaldo and Messi were sensational in 1999 and 2010 respectively, certainly Beckham and Iniesta weren't so amazing that you can call it a robbery. Beckham was excellent...

Hahaah was just playing. Just wanted to give you an excuse to post that again, lol.

They seem to have had a whole host of problems in recent years - jumping from coach to coach. Hopefully they can get back to being a top 4-7 team in La Liga. Will always remember fondly their many EL trophy wins.

He scored another big penalty in a shootout too - maybe you can refresh my memory? ;)

I wonder if they'll start calling him Old Trafford when he gets past 35.

You're more late than Ronaldo's first World Cup knockout goal.