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He had major demons and did some unspeakable things (especially in terms of domestic abuse etc), but speaking purely as a footballer, he's the only player I have ever seen who I'd say was as talented as Messi. The guy was an alien and if you ever play football, please watch him play on some...

If you combine ability as a player with ability as a manager, he's the greatest of all time.

To be fair that's tame by a red top tabloid's standards, lol.

That's what I meant, he's not a controlling midfielder like Kroos. I am not sure I agree on IQ - I think he makes a lot of poor decisions on the park. But it's opinions. Anyway, I am more restrained about him than many, but that is more because I am disdainful of his PR. He is a quality player...

The worst thing would be he aims for the World Cup but is in major decline by then, and hinders Argentina. Of course a second World Cup would be sensational for him, but he has nothing left to prove. He could go out on top.

Agree on England's players and coach. To be honest it's a bit harsh of me to have a wee dig at Spurs as they haven't really done anything wrong. As far as top six teams go they are harmless I suppose. It's just more their underachievement parallels England's, almost to the year (Tottenham last...

I wonder how he feels about all this attention. What his mentality is like. He is on the start of an epic journey. Like other young players, do they feel excited, nervous? Do they have any fear about their careers not panning out as they hope, or does the exuberance and innocence of youth mean...

Carrying that about every day could turn you into Arnie.

He will be hungry.

The Copa trophy is a big unit, isn't it.

I think we have only had like two power outages in ten years in my street. That might make you think our country is well run, but you'd be wrong.

Fati derives electricity based on how long Ronaldo stays in tournaments :unsure:

I know Zubimendi is a good player, and he fitted in seamlessly, but I admit to being worried when this master of midfield had to be substituted due to injury at half-time. It had all the hallmarks of an England spawn job. As I said, he is the best player in the world for me, and has been for...

That's a new phenomenon though. Previous to 2018 they'd been in two semi-finals since 1966.

Fati lad. Welcome back son. Just go easy on the trolling ;)

Palmer is definitely much more technically gifted than him - anyone who's ever played the game, doesn't fall for Bellingham's PR, and can recognise technique will agree I think. Palmer's first touch, manipulation of the ball, dribbling, drop of the shoulder, jinking are on a different level to...

Still in amazement that he's only 17 years and two days old yet already obliterated Creepnaldo's international career :lol:

Last post for a while...I read someone write these about him. It sums up what i think of him at the moment 'He clearly is a talent. My objection to the attention he receives goes beyond him and into the obsession with individuals beyond teamplay. When I listen to English football commentary, I...

Hyping up lads like him are why England think they have a better squad than everyone else, and should be winning tournaments with no issues. Pep's system clearly makes him look better than he is. He will continue to do this - star for Man City, then struggle with England. And everyone will ask...

Yes they have quality players, but more importantly they are a cohesive team.