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No way Messi was the best player on the pitch, no way. But like you said, he had one moment that ended with a goal that was very good. But he was very much below his standards today. Iniesta and Busquets were so good in possession tonight. I kind of agree and disagree tbh. He was below his standards but IMO if any other player played like that they'd be seen as one of the best on the pitch. Great ball to Alba before the first goal, great for the second goal and also a good pass for the third. Most touches of the ball by any player, was constantly on the ball doing little passes. I know stats don't prove everything but whoscored.com had him as man of the match Fair enough if that's your opinion, I just cant' see it. Over 90 minutes this might have been his worst performance since December or something. Wasn't bad or anything, just didn't have a very good game imo.

No way Messi was the best player on the pitch, no way. But like you said, he had one moment that ended with a goal that was very good. But he was very much below his standards today. Iniesta and Busquets were so good in possession tonight. Aye i agree with Triggs general point but tonight isn't really a reason a why. Lovely avatar

He did his best to ruin the counter. Intelligence, he wanted that goal

No way Messi was the best player on the pitch, no way. But like you said, he had one moment that ended with a goal that was very good. But he was very much below his standards today. Iniesta and Busquets were so good in possession tonight.

Youre not too shabby after all Pip

How can it not be ffs? Because the rule is deliberate handball which it wasn't. The f*** man, if it hits your arm and it's in the air it's a handball, but header it off your own outstretched arm and it's fine? So clearly a penalty in the first half then What? No What? It hits lichtensteiners arm in air.

How can it not be ffs? Because the rule is deliberate handball which it wasn't. The f*** man, if it hits your arm and it's in the air it's a handball, but header it off your own outstretched arm and it's fine? So clearly a penalty in the first half then

Get some glasses you Scottish t***. I can't help thinking there isn't enough respect for one's fellow poster on here. Look at this guy

I'm pumped for tonight. Haven't been looking forward to a game this much since the seven goal bumming.

Extremely important for the city of Madrid and Rafa himself that they have your support. You don't have to be a silly guy every day Flip.

Cruzeiro sacked their manager after winning two consecutive league titles and having a bad start to this season Seems a bit harsh especially considering they sold their three best players and their new players have been poor.

Extremely important for the city of Madrid and Rafa himself that they have your support.

Zico is thinking of candidating. Too bad for him that he is one of the few Brazilians that hasn't really been caught being corrupt or have that personality tbh. The guy could be excellent, but there's no way Brazil should be allowed close to that position after Havelange, Teixeira and Marin. NO WAY. But I would love an ex-player like Figo that seems like an intelligent person and who would put football above politics.

I really wish I hadn't used my real name on here, everything is so much more hurtful.

I want the excitement as well. Appointing Vieira would mean a fresh start for many I'd believe while McClaren appointment would only receive doubt and same old story. Garde, Vieira or any foreign manager means a change at least. Something that is deeply needed at this club since the owner ain't leaving soon.

Think he's exciting personally. Unproven could mean it all, rather that than getting someone who will always have us in a mediocre position. Obviously wouldn't be my first choice if I could pick whoever, but from the options so far I'd like to see him given a go.

They aren't. This guy is on another level. The only one to come close was Ronaldo if he hadn't been done by his knees 24times and even then I'm certain he'd never be at Messi's level anyways. Zidane, Ronaldo, CRonaldo were all fantastic but this guy is on the top top echelon of football with the likes of Maradona and Pele. Viva South America.

Those are embarrassing scenes. Hope he's banned for a long time.

Misunderstood it then. Sorry

The best for me; considering it was a final too and against good opposition Best part of it all is that CRonaldo would never do something like that. Amirite Froggy?

George Best was a really good player but the rest of the team weren't, for example. As if you can compare Messi's Argentina to that

I'd have him here in a heartbeat if the other option is McClaren or Carver. There's some element of excitement in giving him or someone like Paul Clement the job.

And that's clearly your opinion which there's nothing wrong with. But walk around in central Buenos Aires and ask what they think about their own player? Most would probably say Maradona has an edge because he brought a World Cup to them. In the end everyone see it different. Messi for me is the best player I've seen despite not winning a World Cup.

Yeah the first part isn't true. But I'll let it be, Messi has been at times poor for the national side while he's almost always great for Barcelona. His international play on an individual level has been nowhere near what he produces for Barcelona tbf. Doesn't take away the fact he's by far and I mean BY FAR the best player in the world.

Yeah poor guy having to rely on Di Maria, Aguero, Higuain, Tevez, Masch, Riquelme over the years Let's be honest, he is one of the best (in many opinion the best) of all times. But you can't take away the fact that his career on the international level hasn't been close to being successful considering he's played in one of the most talented Argentinian sides of all times.