serghei
Senior Member
Something like a quote.
“Ungrateful people forget what they are not grateful for.”
- Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Lionel Messi - v7
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Something like a quote.
“Ungrateful people forget what they are not grateful for.”
- Mokokoma Mokhonoana
I thinks those who support Messi supported him since few years back in his prime that is long enough for them to gradually fall in love with the club. I doubt they will change clubs because of old Messi
George_Costanza
Active member
That was back in 2014, Xavi and Iniesta still running the team and way before the creation of club de amigos.
serghei
Senior Member
I have no problem with Messi if he thinks his cycle is over and doesn't have the hunger to stay around while his generation is moved on. Perfectly acceptable. I think both parties should be open for a move. Who knows, might motivate Messi for some good 1-2 years.
Even Jordan played for the Wizards before he retired for good.
Even Jordan played for the Wizards before he retired for good.
KingLeo10
Senior Member
It's not so much the hunger. It's the fact that he's a tactical headache until we have a perfect 5 wingers/midfield around him (just look at the Koeman thread). Which we don't and will need another 1-2 years to get, by which time he will be 34-35.
For him to be dominant again, he needs a team that's already got most of the other parts. Even PSG wouldn't work because their midfield is trash. I can only see City (among those competing for serious trophies).
serghei
Senior Member
Yea, I don't know what he will gain. Or what we will gain if he stays.
- we're not competing for the CL for his last years with or without him, that much is proven
- it's unlikely we'll finish lower than 3rd or 4th at the very worst without him
- unlikely we'll be winning La Liga in the next 1-2 seasons
So, it's not like Barca and Messi have too much to gain if he stays around for 1-2 years. The outcome next season is almost guaranteed no titles, or maybe a Copa. And for 2022 as well.
Might as well go and have a run at the CL with a better team if there is a deal that benefits all 3 parties.
- we're not competing for the CL for his last years with or without him, that much is proven
- it's unlikely we'll finish lower than 3rd or 4th at the very worst without him
- unlikely we'll be winning La Liga in the next 1-2 seasons
So, it's not like Barca and Messi have too much to gain if he stays around for 1-2 years. The outcome next season is almost guaranteed no titles, or maybe a Copa. And for 2022 as well.
Might as well go and have a run at the CL with a better team if there is a deal that benefits all 3 parties.
KingLeo10
Senior Member
Only in ability. In performance on the pitch, no way.
Even a prime Lewandowski (physically and in form) wasn't decisive yesterday and that was against a good but nothing special PSG defense.
Messi has way too much mileage on those legs after 15 years of elite club + NT football. He has 3ish years at a team like City and only like 1-2 with us.
tacticvarium
New member
City is a perfect destination for Messi to have the final glory in his career as a player. He has to make a decision quick or it will be too late.
Givenchy
Senior Member
win the PL - put all those doubts to bed
win in another league - same as above
win City that coveted CL
may just be able to rescue his legacy as GOAT
FinBarcelonafan
Well-known member
To be honest, even City looks past their best. They don't look as motivated as they used to.
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