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I am a bit tired so not really feeling strong enough to write anything lengthy, but as I said in the other thread, Hazard is the better player to watch for me. I haven't read any previous posts so no influence from those on what I say here. De Bruyne has more running power from deep, is a...

I didn't know what you meant then until I read up, lol. It's without doubt one of the best shows ever, yes, although I am a sucker for cartel stuff anyway (not seen Narcos yet but you should watch Sicario by Denis Villeneuve if not seen it yet). Interestingly, though, and I am not sure if this...

They are clowns, yes. He's definitely a top three player of all time, and whether it's him, Messi or Maradona is a matter of opinion. To me he's third, but I understand if someone puts him first.

Hazard or Modric that year. Interestingly most Premier League fans would probably tell you De Bruyne was better than Hazard. Both brilliant footballers but I prefer Hazard on his best days myself.

I think so too mate. But then they might flop when the big teams come around - any bullish predictions right now are in error as there's so much football to be played and luck plays such a huge factor in knockout tournaments. They have struggled since winning the World Cup, yes, but this time...

Yes, I remember that - was a belter. It's one of them where both are at an extremely high level in many categories.

I can't see your video but I have seen both extensively over the years. Hence, I know you are making a good point - Hazard is more wiry and durable and is definitely harder to knock off the ball. He's more like Messi in that sense. Neymar on the other hand is more of a flashy dribbler and...

I think Pele is top three ever with Messi and Maradona, and I think that's the common consensus. But for something analogous... I am a massive film and TV show fan. Ingmar Bergman and Alfred Hitchcock made some great films, and the Twilight Zone is one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Yet...

Kante has been good so far. I rate Austria highly so the fact he dominated them bodes well for the future. France clearly need the high energy Kante provides. I am a massive fan of Griezmann, but those two misses were unforgivable in the Netherlands game. Still, he has the ability to link the...

You won't get me slagging off Hazard, as I am a big fan of his on-ball ability. I am not sure he was a better dribbler than Neymar, they're both excellent at it, as are Iniesta and Ribery and Robben. Obviously Messi is the best. I'd agree Hazard was an even more unprofessional footballer than...

That was my point about France - they play wanky football, but they have players who can produce in moments. Spain might miss more chances than France, despite dominating more games. Football is often about moments. I hate that it is, but it's true. A team can deserve to win but not put away...

I said it at the time, but going to PSG destroyed his career. La Liga is one of the two most popular leagues in the world, and he was always going to have to win the CL to get credit for playing in Ligue 1. I don't think that should be the way it is, as Ligue 1 is a good league, but that's the...

Fair enough on the first part. I was probably being harsh as it's mostly in here I have read your posts, and at times you are clearly in trolling mode. I still feel though that I have seen you talk about Ronaldo in vague, unquantifiable terms etc, like will to win. Ok no problem. I thought you...

Yeah, those have been the best teams. The thing about France is that they're generally dull and uninspiring, but they are strong defensively and know how to get over the line. Mbappe's broken nose makes things more uncertain though, regarding the French.

I am not a Messi fan - I think he's an arsehole - but I will always defend him as a footballer over Ronaldo because he is simply a far superior player and miles more talented. I have been on the forum lurking for many years. It seems you talk a lot about stats, cult of personality, trophies...

They were quite impressive against Canada. Played some beautiful football and strangled the game. Messi uncharcteristically missed two beautiful chances. However, Canada had some great chances. There are better teams than Canada in the tournament, but Argentina are still the best team in the...

Much more balanced than anything Southgate has picked, but still has some issues in my respectful opinion. I just don't think of Bellingham as an inverted winger, though no doubt he could do a job there. The midfield three is too defensive I think, though Mainoo (while overhyped) has more...

Many players are automatons. Players are now obsessively coached within an inch of their lives, and there's less encouragement to take risks. Every team now tries to play like Pep's Barca (with varying degrees of success and some stylistic tweaks). The general trend of high pressing, keeper...

The problem with that is that none of those players were tempo setters or possession controllers. Other than Scholes every name on that list was more about power, athleticism, than high football IQ and technique. Beckham for instance spent lots of his years as an England player trying Hollywood...

Southgate is absolutely clueless, but to be honest a lot of their players are overhyped too. All their best players (other than Kane) are wingers or attacking midfielders. And even then, the likes of Eze, Gordon, Bowen are players who do really well in the PL, but translating that for mid-table...