Lionel Messi - v7
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JamDav1982
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Thought as much. Call it a truce then.
Batistuta9
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Also hilarious how he was City's foremost lawyer on these forums the past several years but has now taken to criticizing them for "tactical fouls".
I think that might have to do with someone from Barca being linked with them lol. I'm pretty sure he was saying pep and man city wouldn't go near Messi a few weeks ago
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Of course.
Wow. This is a really good point. When you think about it for this reason alone this is the best time for Messi to leave.
At City he will most likely play the role that David Silva played who coincidentally retired at the end of the season.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
I did say that you are right. If wrong its only football and can handle it.
Will be intrigued to see how it works out.
La Liga has already fallen behind.
The quality of mid to lower table is poor and worse than a lot of the leagues that get called out as shite.
EPL is going to grow and grow and other leagues like France and Germany have the better talent coming through, better structure and often the better coaches.
Jadentheman
Active member
Yep no more superstars in La Liga. Make matters worse Spansih teams aren't performing well in champions league so La Liga's relevance and revenue will sink down
Batistuta9
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Fair play for admitting your previous view. Some on here would never do that and stick to their agenda no matter what.
Richard.H
Senior Member
It comes and goes in cycles. Before 2009, EPL and Italian clubs were dominating the CL and had the larger chunk of talent. Both Barca and RM will produce/buy good talent again, might not be for another 3-4 seasons though
serghei
Senior Member
I expect without Messi comfortably top 3 without challenging for the title for about 2 years. I wouldn't rule out even a slight improvement in the CL even on short term if the intensity and workrate levels of the team improve by a lot.
At this point, having Messi dosn't garantee anything more than a title challenge in Spain with Madrid being still clear favorite. If there was a time to move on from Messi it's now. It's just a shame about the 2-8 being his last game. That's the only part that sucks.
At this point, having Messi dosn't garantee anything more than a title challenge in Spain with Madrid being still clear favorite. If there was a time to move on from Messi it's now. It's just a shame about the 2-8 being his last game. That's the only part that sucks.
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KingLeo10
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If it was RM of 10-18, then 0 shot.
I actually think we have chances with a couple of decent signings (Donny, a LB). We won't be able to beat them H2H in Clasicos but those other games where they slip points...if we remain focused...
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Barca even if sign no one would be top three.
Better to rid club of who can and leave funds until next summer.
Finish top three. Blood as many youngsters as can and get to CL QF would be fine if making steps for future.
Sevilla are not challenging Barca and are losing Banega, Regullion etc.
serghei
Senior Member
Madrid are also known to have disaster seasons in La Liga out of the blue. If they fuck up to such a degree in a season, I don't rule out winning the title even in reconstruction mode.
We need a couple of good signings who will click fast.
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