Hatem Ben Arfa

[Hatem Ben Arfa]

If Ben Arfa was in any way comparable to Messi, even 1 millionth as good as him, then he would never have played for Newcastle.

that is a silly logic. A Very very good player who the football world/media/pundits are mentioning his wonder goal in the same breath as Messi could never have played for 'smaller' clubs because that's how football works

A player widely acknowledged in France as the best player of his generation in France, and rated the best of Benzema and Nasri.

A player that your manager Arsene Wenger said “Ben Arfa’s a player with huge potential – one of the most gifted we have in France. He’s an exceptional talent, but, due to injury, has not had a big run for a while.”

 

[Robbie]

The 87 generation in France is vastly, and I mean VASTLY overrated. It's an insult to compare any of these guys to Zidane, Henry, Pires, Trezeguet, etc... let alone to MESSI.

And Wenger called Bendtner an exceptional talent, so I wouldn't use him as proof. He gets it wrong as often as he gets it right.

 

[Hatem Ben Arfa]

Opta Index: Ben Arfa the first player this season in Premier League to attempt 7 dribbles in a match and all of them successful.

 

[Hatem Ben Arfa]

The 87 generation in France is vastly, and I mean VASTLY overrated. It's an insult to compare any of these guys to Zidane, Henry, Pires, Trezeguet, etc... let alone to MESSI.

And Wenger called Bendtner an exceptional talent, so I wouldn't use him as proof. He gets it wrong as often as he gets it right.

Well Wenger clearly isn't wrong in this case. anyone with eyes can see that after his performances and wonder goals he's scored this season.

 

[Bergkamp10]

I honestly think Ben Arfa is class. Only seen him live once and that was a few weeks ago at the Emirates but he looked quality. Considering he's coming back from a leg break, his form is very impressive. I really hope Newcastle get top 4 but they only will if Ben Arfa keeps up this level in their next few fixtures, which are very tough. Then, we'll see what he's really made of. Same goes for Cisse, Tiote and Cabaye, will be tough with the pressure on but Toon have the momentum.

 

[TornAndFrayed]

Ben Arfa is quality and he seems to develop more consistency but he was never rated the best of Nasri and Benzema, he was just more hyped because of his dribbling skills and tricks. Benzema is the only world-class player for the French squad.

 

[Sewelly]

Gawd, what a dickish post from Gnegneri. Totally unnecessary.

HBA is a bit over the top but he's harming nobody with his posts. He's hardly going about trolling or insulting other posters.

 

[Sewelly]

Oh and there's nothing wrong with comparing his dribbling technique and control to Messi's. People getting their knickers in a twist about a simple aesthetic comparison. That's the kind of pissypants reaction I'd expect from Cronaldo fanboys if somebody tried to compare his style of play with Quaresma.

Dribbling is a dying art, there are very few players in Europe who could score the kind of goal he scored yesterday and against Blackburn. In fact, I can't remember a similar goal this season except for the two I've seen from 1 player. Fantastic piece of individual brilliance and skill, even if he's not the best player in the world.

 

[Hatem Ben Arfa]

HBA you suck. I agree the hate in here is pretty strong. But damn it if you don't bring it upon yourself. I agree fully with estranged. It's like you have an agenda. This isn't the first time you compared him to messi. And I'm pretty sure you did the same thing last time by justifying the comparison because someone also made a comparison to messi. But come on lol. The way you say it is like his team mates and coach' words are law. Who cares what they said? No to discredit them. But at the same time what else are they supposed to say? Its just praise. Like gneg pointed out....he didn't have much opposition there lol. Kind of laughable tbh. Just ran straight. Was awesome don't get me wrong. But chill. It's always like your trying to wind someone up. You just rub people the wrong way idk man. Please don't respond by saying I DIDN'T SAY IT THEY DID!!!!! Because either way, your all wrong.

and what agenda would that be exactly???

coming on the HBA thread and praising him after he plays a good game and highlighting the praise others are giving him because he is my favourite Newcastle player???

yeah it is all a sinister agenda designed to bring about the end of the world!

stop being such a miserable sour face, and don't bother coming on this thread if it bothers you so much the praise I and others are giving him. Me praising my favourite Newcastle player when he plays a good game and discussing him or posting recent articles is not designed to wind you or anybody up. If it bothers you so much don't bother coming on this thread at all then if you are so tetchy thinking any positive post about Ben Arfa is designed to wind you up.

 

[Raed]

The insults towards HBA are pathetic and exceptionally silly. He is over the top sometimes and stubborn as hell but nothing warrants the insults he is getting.

 

[Hatem Ben Arfa]

Oh and there's nothing wrong with comparing his dribbling technique and control to Messi's. People getting their knickers in a twist about a simple aesthetic comparison. That's the kind of pissypants reaction I'd expect from Cronaldo fanboys if somebody tried to compare his style of play with Quaresma.

Dribbling is a dying art, there are very few players in Europe who could score the kind of goal he scored yesterday and against Blackburn. In fact, I can't remember a similar goal this season except for the two I've seen from 1 player. Fantastic piece of individual brilliance and skill, even if he's not the best player in the world.

agreed m8. Incredible goal.

I really think he's got a couple more world class goals in him this season. Not running past the whole team for a third time, but some beautiful one-two play like the West Brom goal.

 

[Ode to Django]

he's a good guy really, just gets a little carried away at times

 

[xavisionary]

Internet trolls are everywhere these days. If your name is 'Hatem Ben Arfa', and all you do is talk about Hatem Ben Arfa, people will assume you are a troll.

 

[TornAndFrayed]

Internet trolls are everywhere these days. If your name is 'Hatem Ben Arfa', and all you do is talk about Hatem Ben Arfa, people will assume you are a troll.

must admit

 

[ViscaBarca914]

It's a combination of the last few things said HBA. It's not that you do it...it's how. A great example above being getting carried away. Your known for being a little over the top. Saaaay.... The whole Iniesta is jealous/Dislikes Messi thing? The comparison after that goal may be warranted I guess. Even though the defending was just horrid. But again it's the way you did it...first he scored a "messi goal". Then you say that you in fact did not compare him to messi but his coach and team mates did. Oh and I can't forget commentators lol....
You said it like just because some other people said it, it must be true. Well pele and the president of the Brazilian league think respectfully that Neymar is better than Messi and Barcelona isn't all that great. I think because pele also said it I have a strong argument that Neymar is better than Messi. Even though I would never say he is. But I mean Pele said it not me....
It just doesn't work. Oh and PLEASE never compare that goal to Messi's against Madrid in the semi's ever again. It's blasphemous.