Wow, the fan-girl-esque posts are just way over the top as much as the alleged 'hate' posts.
First of all, he is simple one of the best players, has amazing statistics and everything!, no one is denying that!
But remember, football isn't just watched by Barcelona fans... his behavior builds character and those things decide the reputation of players that are not strikers (or in general). You simply cannot deny that he has a dirty side to his character, and NO I am not referring to the alleged diving, he isn't the diver most people want to make out of him.
It's his crying... it's his smearing cards that makes him unbearable to watch at times, even when I watch Barca games (as a Barca fan) I sometimes have the feeling of 'cool it down', but since I'm a Barca fan it doesn't bother me nor does it irritates me.
But you can't expect him to be praised among the greats which such classes behavior, neutral fans decide a players status, not merely the fans of the club he plays for.
He will be always be praised for his amazing game, and he will always have a big 'BUT' stitched to him, regardless of his achievements (not to mention players in his position aren't that much praised in GENERAL).
It's a shame... no one insulted him on here... but believe me some of the comments made by neutral people around me would DRIVE YOU GUYS CRAZY.
Like a boss