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Originally Posted by Beninho
You do understand he’s produced multiple master classes vs Real Madrid and has usually got the better of Ronaldo in el Classicos. I actually can’t believe what I’m reading, Messi has had very little help on the international stage. He’s had games were he’s been shut down and others have failed to produce. Ronaldo has had the same exact thing happen to him for Portugal. Before yesterday he only had 3 World Cup goals. Messi has been the catalyst to 4 CL winning teams and has consistently outplayed Ronaldo in La Liga. Ronaldo hasn’t played on great teams either? Your argument is flawed on multiple levels and I question how much you’ve actually watched him play. He’s only good because he’s on Barcelona? That’s the most blasphemous thing I’ve ever heard.
Sorry I forgot how superior the premier league is and Messi hasn’t dominated man city, Chelsea last year, Manchester United and others throughout his career. I can’t reiterate how incorrect your assessment of him is, it’s actually painful to read and I question if you actually watch him play on a weekly basis. Please go re-watch what he had to do to even get Argentina to the World Cup. Give your head a shake
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Okay, I think we're ships in the night here.
I'm not saying that Messi is no good or anything like that. But again, all of the examples that you're pointing to are with Barcelona. One of the most talented and expensive teams on the face of the Earth.
Remember when I said 'this is not that?' Yeah. This is not that. Argentina would be torn apart by Barcelona even if Messi was playing for the Albiceleste.
Overall, my point is that while Messi is one of the best players in the world, this is still a team game and frankly, I think the Argentine coaching is one of the worst.
Your tactics have to suit your team, Argentina has tons and tons of talent, and right now what they're doing is effectively what Brazil has done for years and thats 'favour the superstar.'
Sorry, the game has evolved beyond that, other team members have to produce and by favouring the superstar in Messi you're bypassing other very talented players and making your team easy to shut down.