10 - Lionel Messi - v5

[Dan1983]

Whatever I'm over this stupid award, next time someone tells me Ronaldo is better than Messi I'm just gonna laugh in their face and ignore em

I've done that for years.

 

[AndreC]

In 2010 Messi was in his prime, the award could have been given to Xavi or Iniesta, two players that deserved to be rewarded, but is hard to argue against a Messi at the absolute peak of his powers.
In 2013 when Cr7 won without trophies(first time in history that a player won bdr without any trophy) , extended voting time because of that Blatter episode, that was indeed a joke. Received bdr because 3 goals against Sweden, no comments...

 

[Dan1983]

For me, one of Xavi, Iniesta and perhaps Sneijder deserved it.

All those three were good that year but I still feel Messi was by far the best on the planet that year.

 

[RMU ReBorn]

Number of chances he created in 2010 wc was insane ,Even with a stupid manager . Still remember that match vs Nigeria were he was it his vintage best . He again won them the match vs South Korea and Mexico and then Germany happened

 

[El Flaco]

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[Devils]

In 2010 Messi was in his prime, the award could have been given to Xavi or Iniesta, two players that deserved to be rewarded, but is hard to argue against a Messi at the absolute peak of his powers.
In 2013 when Cr7 won without trophies(first time in history that a player won bdr without any trophy) , extended voting time because of that Blatter episode, that was indeed a joke. Received bdr because 3 goals against Sweden, no comments...

Yeah he won it based off of that WC qualification match against Sweden (where he scored a hat-trick), and was hailed as a hero after Portugal were on the brink. Whereas most other top players had easily lead their teams to qualification without getting into a crisis scenario.

Such a joke lmao.

Edit: just noticed you are from Portugal, lol no offence mate.

 

[Morten]

All those three were good that year but I still feel Messi was by far the best on the planet.

I disagree, just because you are inherently the best + being a forward doesnt mean you should automatically have the ballon dor. Especially not when the others i mentioned not only bossed on club level that year, but also the world cup.

 

[Barcaman]

Easiest road to CL Final and then get lucky again in Final scoring penaldo = hero.
Doesn't even play the Final of Euro = hero.
Had a way way worse season than Messi or Suarez = hero.

Cristina is a caricature and Balon is a joke.
Only kids and, sadly, many stupid people from Africa and Asia see that clown as their god.

 

[AndreC]

No problem. I am portuguese and agree with you. People that watch the games and not only the highlights know that Messi is better. Here in Portugal a lot of people prefer Messi over Ronaldo.

 

[Dan1983]

I disagree, just because you are inherently the best + being a forward doesnt mean you should automatically have the ballon dor. Especially not when the others i mentioned not only bossed on club level that year, but also the world cup.

You make a good point but I disagree as Messi was just amazing in 2010.

 

[RMU ReBorn]

Since [MENTION=18429]Morten[/MENTION] mention world cup , let me post highlight's of few matchs were Messi played in 2010 wc with Maradona as their manager

 

[AndreC]

Messi in 2010 was a monster, insane runs during 90min, unlimited stamina. AFA condemned the national team and Leo when elected Maradona as coach.

 

[RMU ReBorn]

 

[Dan1983]

His best peformance without scoring a goal

 

[Morten]

You do realize that spamming 2010 Messi videos doesnt really mean much for this discussion, right?