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You're going over the top comparing with Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos, they didn't even go training and were overweight. I thought koeman, even if he isn't the best tactically, would command some respect and be able to rest the veterans. I don't know if he's afraid or whatever, but he should do...

Messi is not a saint. As I said he is difficult to manage but not impossible. If that were the case we wouldn't have won anything with him in the team. The players nearly won with Martino in spite of him, not because of him. Most of them were still in their prime which is why we win the treble...

There is no doubt that Messi will be difficult to manage as a lot of superstars are, but the truth is Martino and setien were out of their depth at Barca. I don't think they've even managed a world class player in their career let alone one of the greatest. They must have thought they were...

He isn't on a GOAT level of talent but he definitely is for his stats and career. I would say even CR7 isn't GOAT level for talent but has had a fantastic career. Muller has won every trophy for bayern and Germany and scored big goals in major finals along with having a superb goal to game ratio...

Have you joined messigician in the EV defence league? This is the first time I've put them together and the reason is because I believe both are inferior to benitez. Why should I write two sentences when I can explain it in one.

I rate valverde higher than setien and I think most people do. The reason I put them together is because I believe both are inferior coaches to benitez.

He isn't on the level of the very best but he is still a very good manager. His reputation has taken a knock since inter Milan. Before that he was regarded as world class. He's definitely on a different level to valverde and setien. He has managed some of the biggest clubs in the world, none...

This. Just because someone hasn't received a pass doesn't mean there is an agenda. A lot of people on this forum love a good conspiracy lol.

He's an excellent signing. His decision making and ball control is very good. He's slotted in so good anyone watching him play would think he's from la masia.

Pretty much every 50/50 has gone their way since then. At the end of the day VAR is just a tool, as long the referees have the final say, they'll keep on getting favoured. I remember reading an article a couple of months back where a retired Spanish referee said 80% of the referees favour Real...

Thanks for this. The stats here are pretty much exactly what I expected from their head to heads.

The overall head to head matches between the two, I'm sure Messi must be better. Ronaldo did score a lot of goals, but I can't remember many games where after a match between them I thought 'ronaldo was amazing'. Some of Messi's best games of his career have been head to head against Ronaldo.

Yeah excellent numbers from Messi. The most impressive thing for me is that if you go through the list, nearly all the players are pure strikers/goalscorers. Messi has still managed to come on top and would also most likely be top if they did something similar for assists/chances created and...

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We'll see what happens. I remember Leonardo saying that psg are interested if Messi wants to leave. Football wise it's never good to replace a 21 year old with a 34 year old, but there are so many commercial benefits these days. They'll sell mbappe for 150m+, get Messi for free and can invest...

You never know what will happen but I just don't see him going there as his next move. I reckon real Madrid, juve due to raiola or premier League. He probably won't go if neymar is there after he got trolled last season lol.

If the rumours are true and mbappe does leave at the end of the season. I can see psg being interested. They'll want a superstar to replace him.

He does look more confident now, but still don't think he has been that good this season. He is a good player, however we need someone better than good for Barca. I can't see him being the main man in a title winning team, he just doesn't have that personality imo. His level is where he can be...

Yes, he was excellent both seasons. Real won the CL in 17/18 so they weren't useless. The only problem was, we were almost perfect in the league that year. We could have gone the season unbeaten. The team under valverde was so Messi dependant, take him out and we probably lose the league. He won...

I hope he isn't one of those rigid managers and will stick to 4-2-3-1 no matter what. With coutinho injured, it's a perfect opportunity to try a different formation. Hopefully use some of the new players in a 4-3-3 and see how it goes.