That's something Ray Wilkins mentioned last night. You have to question his motives or motivation.
Some people might have more trouble than others, sure, but it does appear Tevez has put in really little effort.
I'd say he's surpassed Zidane already.
Whilst Messi doesn't have that international tournament notch on his belt, Zidane lacked consistency at club level. Messi's been so ridiculously good and consistent for years now plus given how more important club football is today, to me mentioning Zidane as someone he needs to equal or surpass rings false.
Who'd have thought our midfield would look so much better by replacing Nolan with a player who can run, tackle and pass?
I also meant we could very well have signed someone and kept Nolan too.
It's pretty blatant, tbh.
Always felt it was the most natural comparison. Big city, one club city, big stadium, uniquely recognisable accent, bit of a soap opera, at other end of country from the capital, whole town living for the club...