No....just no. Maybe Messi doesn't go in for stepovers or fancy flicks, but if you notice you have to slow down to perform these. Perhaps there is this idea that Ronaldinho supplied more 'fantasy' like his goal against Chelsea, the incredible overhead kick against Villareal and his habit of looking the other way when passing. But what more fantasy do you want than beating 4 players in a Champions League semi-final to score one of the competitions greatest ever goals against your greatest rivals (and in the process getting it right up Mourinho!)? Anyway that's off topic..
Thiago must stay and I think he's gonna. Why the hell some media outlets in Spain are briefing against him I don't know. I certainly hope it's nothing to do with the club trying to create conditions to sell. He's already shaping up to be a great player and will surely get more game time next season....though the arrival of Cesc certainly clouds matters.
True Story;
Guy I was sat next to in Camp Nou at half-time after Messi scored his 1st half Hat-Trick agianst Arsenal, went nuts for Ronaldinho when I brought his name up, as we were talking He says ' Ronaldinho was pure MAGIC, he was even better than Messi'!
I looked at the guy and thought 'after you what you have just seen?'
But thinking about what he said again, and i also come to the conclusion that Ronaldinho was PURE MAGIC! Not just for his ability to beat a man and doing so looking beautifuly and in an entertaining way, but also his ability to create for others with some INSANE passing and assists.
Also, does it matter if Ronaldinho has to slow down to beat 4 players? he still beats 4 players.
I'm sure you haven't forgetten his 2 goals at Bernabeu which were all just as special as Messi's solo-wondergoal in Bernabeu. And I dare say he did so running at a faster pace, or at least thats how it is in my memory.
Even fat Ronaldinho at Milan could still beat 3 or 4 players and play a pass to absolute perfection. Just a shame he wasn't serious about his fitness, training, weight and motivation.
He is an all time great for sure, just for the revolutionary new way he played the game at the time. Incorporating mindblowing skills with function and effectiveness on a level never ever seen before and probably not in our lifetimes again.
