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The problem is with these age related arguments is that players these days are hitting their ceiling and peaking faster than ever before, especially ones who were starters from a very young age. Most professional players by the age of 18 or 19 have already peaked in technical ability, they've...

Gavi just did his big game routine again where he does nothing but run around and shove people.

What limitations does the Spain NT have that apply to Barca?

Prime Messi transcended football. Mbappe is amazing and probably best player in the world currently but nobody can and will do the things Messi did in his best form. He made football seem like playing FIFA on beginner mode. Will be a long time before we see a player like that.

It would be interesting to see who is stronger out of Oshoala or Busquets/Gavi.

If Alemany and the board have any stones about them this is the time they will step in and block Xavi from opening any renewal talks with Busquets. We are lucky enough that the contract ends this season. He was a great player, but he is clearly finished now and it is causing his image to...

Gavi - Pedri - Bernardo - Busi... imagine... There's probably women's teams with physically stronger midfields than that. Lol. Nobody says you have to have a team of bodybuilders but for god's sake can we at least use a couple players with a bit of bulk on them before the combined weight of...

Serghei is right about one thing : this pitch-perfect, possession 'Barca style' can only win with the very best players.

Poland are a poor side and it's a miracle that they have ended up in the round of 16. Lewandowski may be a great player but he doesn't do much if his team can't get him involved so in these games he is gonna be spectating for 90 minutes basically.

Modric has always had a crazy motor though, that's his physical profile as a player. Don't agree they have similar physicals at all. Messi has never been a particularly hard working player and he's 35 now so really unlikely he is going to change that. Every player has different limitations and...

He will probably end up renewing. Xavi will get a load of shite into his ear about how he is still the best DM in the world etc and pump his ego up. If Messi goes there however may form a pull factor for him to go also.

Denmark most overrated team of the tournament. Even if they end up qualifying somehow they will be knocked out in short order.

You already know my thoughts on Busquets anyhow. As you said earlier, we simply have a difference in opinion.

Jamdav has legendary status in this thread for sure. W

Spain only produced 0.7 xG the whole game. If anything the finish by Morata was fantastic and a very low probability shot. They were lucky to get a goal.

'Controlling things' is a euphemism for 'backwards and sideways passing'.

Someone has to tell Ferran to just focus on hitting the target. His shooting technique is all off, seems like he's always getting his feet tangled up and always shooting way too high. Needs to keep it simple, set his feet and shoot low.

Gavi only completed 9 passes all game. That's incredible.

Germany deserved win imo.

Gavi is great, but there's no way you can watch him and Musiala play and think Gavi is the better player.