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  1. Maradona37

    9 - Robert Lewandowski

    Like Lewy then? One CL trophy during COVID and generally invisible in big CL knockout games (other than that one Dortmund-Real tie). he's hardly been ultra-decisive himself. At least apply the criteria consistently.
  2. Maradona37

    9 - Robert Lewandowski

    It's just strange how people constantly slag the Bundesliga and call it a single team league (which I agree with) but somehow the guy who is by far the biggest beneficiary of that in historical legacy gets a free pass. If Messi had played 8 years at Bayern you just know Temptation would never...
  3. Maradona37

    9 - Robert Lewandowski

    For me he's below them both, and Zlatan on talent too (but not body of work). I also much prefer watching guys like Aguero to him but acknowledge he has a greater body of work than him. I think Kun had more talent, though. David Villa had more ability too, imo.
  4. Maradona37

    9 - Robert Lewandowski

    That's true. It's probably a stylistic bias. I just find it strange that people rate him above them when - usually - fans and people in football prefer dribblers, playmakers and game changers. Rather than hold-up forwards and finishers in the box.
  5. Maradona37

    9 - Robert Lewandowski

    Never liked him as a player. Talented, but Incredibly boring to watch. Robben and Ribery (different positions but the same team) were much more talented footballers than him - I think anyone who has played football would agree with that, it is staggeringly obvious to see. Yet bizarrely aren't...
  6. Maradona37

    Saudi Pro League (#29 top league)

    Why can't he just accept he's been an excellent player, but someone else was more exceptional? It takes a true narcissist to not be able to accept not being the best at something. To grapple with that for almost two decades. I could understand it if he had a point and Messi was overrated, but...
  7. Maradona37

    Bundesliga

    It's a real shame because clubs like Dortmund, Monchengladbach, Hamburg (gone right off the map for a few years but back now), Cologne, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Bremen are big clubs in their own right, with a lot of history in their own right. But now they just exist as punching bags for Bayern.
  8. Maradona37

    Saudi Pro League (#29 top league)

    @soul24rage Could be like a game of mutually assured destruction. Both of them refusing to retire first, neither blinking, so they both play on til they're 85 lol.
  9. Maradona37

    Saudi Pro League (#29 top league)

    That's extremely petty. Especially given he's 28 months older than Messi. There would be zero shame in retiring first.
  10. Maradona37

    Saudi Pro League (#29 top league)

    We all know he's been a great player, but surely it is time to retire? After the World Cup, certainly? The guy will be 41 in February so summer 2026 is the perfect time to give it up. Why is he scared of leaving the game? He has enough money for 10 lifetimes, a wife and children (not sure on...
  11. Maradona37

    La Liga Round 2: Levante - Barca 2-3

    You're a great guy but me couldn't resist mate. Soz.
  12. Maradona37

    La Liga Round 2: Levante - Barca 2-3

    Very bold to play without a goalkeeper. I mean Barca are good, but I don't think they're THAT good. Pep will be raging that Flick beat him to pioneering the goalkeeperless formation.
  13. Maradona37

    Cristian Romero

    @Rassvet @soul24rage van de Ven is class, too. Think he deserves a shout out here too. That goal-saving tackle on Foden came at a crucial point in the game.
  14. Maradona37

    Cristian Romero

    Bit of a nutcase but a world-class defender if operating at or above 80 percent of his best.
  15. Maradona37

    Premier League 25/26

    Good point :lol:
  16. Maradona37

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Yeah have always liked him. They still have Bissouma to come back in too, who I rate very much.
  17. Maradona37

    Premier League 25/26

    Indeed. The bigger question is, if City decline a bit to 'top four team' (not saying they will, but if) who replaces them in the power vacuum? Will Liverpool dominate? Can Arsenal get over their 'mess it up' DNA? Can Man United be resurgent? Overall I do expect Man City to fight for titles for...
  18. Maradona37

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Started season well. But they started well under Ange too. I do think Frank is a better, more versatile, and more pragmatic/realistic coach than the Australian, though.
  19. Maradona37

    Premier League 25/26

    Spurs really are City's bogey team. They've had their number a lot over the last 8 or 9 seasons. I worry for City a bit. They dominated English football for so long, but their team doesn't look as strong now and Pep looks exhausted. Maybe their cycle is winding down.
  20. Maradona37

    Saudi Pro League (#29 top league)

    Fati counts penalties in shootouts as official goals :sneaky:

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