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Messi v Ronaldo

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Marty McFly, Dec 12, 2017.

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  1. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Aye me tae mate..
     
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  2. Lilac Wine

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    I notice Bunk has already cast his vote :56:

    I think Maldini should have won one but Beckenbaur the only defender I think and the Russian keeper (can't mind his nickname, black cat or something) the only goalie.

    Forwards mostly favoured then midfielders. But Maldini was one of the best footballers of his generation and had a consistency like Messi.

    @The Prof Aye I think it's safe to say that was the best goal ever scored. Narey was raging too cause he held that title since 82 against Brazil.
     
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  3. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    Did Cannavaro no win it in 06?
     
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  4. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Agree, he made the art of defending look so easy, i cannot remember ever seeing a player look so comfortable on the ball, composure is really important especially in a defensive position, like all the greats he had a wonderful footballing brain.
     
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  5. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Aye, Joe Hart couldnt get near it only about 3 minutes after his first as well :notworthy
     
    ILoveTheCeltic, Jun 30, 2018
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  6. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Correct.
     
    Callum McGregor, Jun 30, 2018
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  7. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    He did.
     
    Callum McGregor, Jun 30, 2018
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  8. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    I think Baresi was better.
     
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    Just my personal opinion, but i think Maldini learned his trade from Baresi, and then went on to be even better than the great man.
     
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  10. McChiellini..

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    Egotistical self gloy over pure skill and entertainment..

    I know which 1 is in keeping with the Celtic way......
     
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    Sorry I stand corrected, you are right. Totally forgot about that Italy win. He was quite immense it has to be said.

    Prof is right, Maldini was in a different league from most players in any position, like all the very best a beautiful style of play making it look effortless.

    The Italians are very well renowned for their defensive qualities, it's quite amazing over so many generations too.
     
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    Well I just had a quick Google and this has to be one of the most stunning statistics I've ever read:

     
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  13. Twisty Rodgers out !!! Gold Member

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    Maradona
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    Messi
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    I thought the debate between Messi and Ronaldo was nuts. This is a poll done by the History Channel in May,
    Starts off ok then just gets totally surreal...Maradona 5th, Beckham 9th :rofl:

    Top 40 greatest footballers of all time:

    1. Pelé

    2. Lionel Messi

    3. Cristiano Ronaldo

    4. George Best

    5. Diego Maradona

    6. Bobby Moore OBE

    7. Johan Cruyff

    8. Sir Bobby Charlton CBE

    9. David Beckham OBE

    10. Zinedine Zidane

    11. Thierry Henry

    12. Franz Beckenbauer

    13. Eusébio

    14. Kenny Dalglish MBE

    15. Ronaldinho

    16. Ryan Giggs OBE

    17. Gary Lineker OBE

    18. Paul Gascoigne

    19. Ronaldo

    20. Steven Gerrard MBE

    21. Denis Law CBE

    22. Dennis Bergkamp

    23. Alfredo Di Stéfano

    24. Ferenc Puskás

    25. Wayne Rooney

    26. Sir Tom Finney CBE

    27. Michael Owen

    28. Michel Platini

    29. Jürgen Klinsmann

    30. Lothar Matthäus

    31. Marco van Basten

    32. Mohamed Salah

    33. Bryan Robson OBE

    34. Lev Yashin

    35. Gareth Bale

    36. Zlatan Ibrahimović

    37. Franco Baresi

    38. Xavi

    39. Kevin De Bruyne

    40. Gianluigi Buffon
     
    Lilac Wine, Jul 1, 2018
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    That list is utter nonsense. Wayne Rooney ffs.
     
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  16. Twisty Rodgers out !!! Gold Member

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    Where do you even start with that list ?

    Laughable.
     
    Twisty, Jul 1, 2018
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    You don’t think Beckham deserves to be top ten? Name a better crosser of the ball and a better set piece taker.

    You can’t.
     
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    Try again ....
     
    Twisty, Jul 1, 2018
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