10 - Lionel Messi - v1
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"Messi is going to lift the next world cup for ARGENTINAAAAAAAA"
Didn't you know? That's the only reason why he hasn't won it yet, he wants to lift that damn cup. He doesn't have any more excuses, he has to deliver now.
Damn, this is definitely not normal, he looks so scared
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what a humble person he is . im just speechless ..... got his autograph also . wooohoooooooooooooooo
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Leo Messi
Pep Guardiola is one of those coaches who will normally emphasize and explain the team ethic in a given victory or when analyzing Barca's total domination of the last three seasons. So it was enlightening when, in the post-match euphoria of their Champions League victory at Wembley last May he took the unusual step of singling out Messi for eulogies.
Having praised the little footballing genius, Guardiola added, "We need to ensure that Leo doesn't get fed up or bored here and that the club selects the right kind of guys to perform beside him. We want him to be happy and comfortable playing here."
Guardiola was hinting at two specific things. The vast majority of Barca's superstars across the ages have either left abruptly, disillusioned or via the backdoor. That list includes Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Deco, Ronaldinho, Guardiola, Figo and Michael Laudrup. Guardiola doesn't want that to happen with Messi.
There was also a hint that no matter how long Guardiola chooses to remain in charge at Camp Nou, there may come a time when he is no longer there but Messi is. The idea that a modern superstar spends his entire career at one club is increasingly difficult to envisage. You can pay your players fair market value, but the majority of them simply get a bit bored over time -- they are predators who need new challenges.
What we have learned about Messi's predisposition since Wembley can be summed up like this. Among the Argentinian's bountiful treasury of gifts is the desire to keep learning, playing, winning and improving. During the summer, he had a difficult, disturbing and ultimately very disappointing Copa America. That people in his home nation doubt either his capacity or his wish to excel for Argentina drives him absolutely nuts with anger. So for him to swallow that experience, go away on holiday and both train individually and stay utterly focused on returning to his competitive best (of Barca's four competitive matches, Messi has scored six and made four of their total 12 goals) is evidence of a psychological excellence to match his sporting genius.
But don't miss the significance of why Guardiola fought hard for the club to bring Cesc Fabregas into the fold. The former Arsenal captain and Messi began playing together 11 years ago, formed a shatteringly good youth side with other stars such as Pique and Victor Vazquez. The two of them understand each other's movements with the same preternatural intuition which tells sharks what baby seals are for.
Messi possesses what so many superstar footballers are not complemented with -- the right temperament and hunger. And his coach, the inestimable Guardiola, understands how to complement him very, very well.
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rest of the article can be read on ESPN Soccernet.
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interesting point on one reason why FCB allegedly bought Cesc (tactics and obsession aside). Very interesting point.
Leo Messi
Pep Guardiola is one of those coaches who will normally emphasize and explain the team ethic in a given victory or when analyzing Barca's total domination of the last three seasons. So it was enlightening when, in the post-match euphoria of their Champions League victory at Wembley last May he took the unusual step of singling out Messi for eulogies.
Having praised the little footballing genius, Guardiola added, "We need to ensure that Leo doesn't get fed up or bored here and that the club selects the right kind of guys to perform beside him. We want him to be happy and comfortable playing here."
Guardiola was hinting at two specific things. The vast majority of Barca's superstars across the ages have either left abruptly, disillusioned or via the backdoor. That list includes Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Deco, Ronaldinho, Guardiola, Figo and Michael Laudrup. Guardiola doesn't want that to happen with Messi.
There was also a hint that no matter how long Guardiola chooses to remain in charge at Camp Nou, there may come a time when he is no longer there but Messi is. The idea that a modern superstar spends his entire career at one club is increasingly difficult to envisage. You can pay your players fair market value, but the majority of them simply get a bit bored over time -- they are predators who need new challenges.
What we have learned about Messi's predisposition since Wembley can be summed up like this. Among the Argentinian's bountiful treasury of gifts is the desire to keep learning, playing, winning and improving. During the summer, he had a difficult, disturbing and ultimately very disappointing Copa America. That people in his home nation doubt either his capacity or his wish to excel for Argentina drives him absolutely nuts with anger. So for him to swallow that experience, go away on holiday and both train individually and stay utterly focused on returning to his competitive best (of Barca's four competitive matches, Messi has scored six and made four of their total 12 goals) is evidence of a psychological excellence to match his sporting genius.
But don't miss the significance of why Guardiola fought hard for the club to bring Cesc Fabregas into the fold. The former Arsenal captain and Messi began playing together 11 years ago, formed a shatteringly good youth side with other stars such as Pique and Victor Vazquez. The two of them understand each other's movements with the same preternatural intuition which tells sharks what baby seals are for.
Messi possesses what so many superstar footballers are not complemented with -- the right temperament and hunger. And his coach, the inestimable Guardiola, understands how to complement him very, very well.
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rest of the article can be read on ESPN Soccernet.
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interesting point on one reason why FCB allegedly bought Cesc (tactics and obsession aside). Very interesting point.
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Caramel
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no time today mate . Met him today after the practice , will get to meet him after the match in the hotel.
Awesome
. Does the majority of indians prefer Barca over Real Madrid or what?Pepe Silvia
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@ Ryan, pics or it didn't happen...
Galning
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@ Ryan, pics or it didn't happen...
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Messi possesses what so many superstar footballers are not complemented with -- the right temperament and hunger. And his coach, the inestimable Guardiola, understands how to complement him very, very well.
Very true words form Hunter
Very true words form Hunter
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