10 - Lionel Messi - v1

[Barcafan 2304]

I dont subscribe to this theory that he needs to win a world cup to join the greats. Did Cryuyff, for example, win a world cup? Did George Best? Should not and does not take away from their sublime skill and talent though.

 

[10Messi10]

I dont subscribe to this theory that he needs to win a world cup to join the greats. Did Cryuyff, for example, win a world cup? Did George Best? Should not and does not take away from their sublime skill and talent though.

to be remembered as cruyff, yes..but to be remembered as maradona, a world cup is needed - even we know he is the greatest in this era..u know, juz to silence the haters

 

[AzaR]

Needing to win a world cup to be the best is stupid imo.

No individual in modern day football could win the world cup singe handed.

Don't really like to compare players from different eras e.g. Maradona and Messi.

Both amazing players.

 

[10Messi10]

Needing to win a world cup to be the best is stupid imo.

No individual in modern day football could win the world cup singe handed.

Don't really like to compare players from different eras e.g. Maradona and Messi.

Both amazing players.

i agree...juz my man non-barca fan friends (haters) can't understand this..damn

 

[antimadritista]

Come back my boy, come back.

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Id give him another week now and not rush him for Kazan. With Villa now suspended, its important he is back for Mallorca

 

[diegomessi]

Leo who??? kidding

but seriously pleaaase dont play in Russian.. please.... we need him for the islanders.. bc of villa's punch

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Leo who??? kidding

but seriously pleaaase dont play in Russian.. please.... we need him for the islanders.. bc of villa's punch

Spot on mate. Kazan will take care of itself and Villa can play there. Its more important we hold Messi for Mallorca

 

[Carefree]

Needs to be used sparingly in the next few weeks. Rushing him back could be bad for both Barcelona and Leo. Look at Rooney - he sprained his ankle against Bayern back in April and he hasn't been the same since. Yesterday he was subbed off against Bolton and had an ice pack on his ankle. Worrying injury if not treated properly, and Messi is FAR too good to have his career come to a grinding halt because of a sprained ankle.

 

[Metaphysical]

he'll be on the bench vs. kazan, maybe a sub appearance but in the cold of russia I doubt it unless we're losing.

dunno about mallorca, depends on how he's recovered. tbh seeing that laudrup has returned to his hack-happy ways I'd rather he stayed on the sidelines for that one too, or at least restricted himself to a sub appearance before starting against valencia.

 

[diegomessi]

I really could give a fck less about the result in kazan.. if we lose it is not a disaster and we can still easily winthe group... hell send the B team for all i care... just dont Risk Messi for the season for goodness sake...


(if u cant tell im stressing about this l8ly)

 

[Flavia]

I'm sure Pep won't risk him. But he looks good... less than 10 days and he's already training.

 

[Catalonian Devil]

I'm sure Pep won't risk him. But he looks good... less than 10 days and he's already training.

Mascherano WTF are you doing

 

[Bilal Khan]

shouldn't risk him in Kazan
Off the bench for Mallorca and start against Valencia!

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Tip. Heartening pics though. I take it he is now training fully with the rest of the squad?

Diegomessi is bang on. For me, Kazan away is the toughest game and even if it goes badly, we should still cruise the group thereafter. Id rather save him for League duty where its important to consolidate that newly found lead over RM and crank the pressure on them even further.