Re: The Lionel Messi Appreciation Thread & Fan Club

by Winter is Coming Thu Oct 02, 2014 5:39 pm

Lionel Messi insists that he has no interest in competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the title of the world's greatest player.

Having claimed the last six Ballon d'Or awards between them, the pair are regularly compared to one another, with their respective merits discussed at length by players, pundits and fans alike.

However, Messi insists that he has no interest in the perceived rivalry between the two, explaining that he is not driven by personal prizes - but club titles.

"Competing with Cristiano? I don't feel like competing with him or anyone else," he told reporters on Thursday. "It's not about individual awards; I want to help my team."

Messi's status as one of the finest players of all time has long been a subject of much debate, too, with some feeling that his failure to lead Argentina to World Cup glory this summer has undermined the argument that he ranks higher than Pele or Diego Maradona. Again, though, the 27-year-old is unconcerned by such matters.

"I don't think about my place in football history," Messi insisted. "I just want to keep getting better and win trophies with my team."

There was speculation last season that Messi was unhappy at Barcelona, who have not won the Champions League since 2011.

However, the forward insists that he did not think twice about signing a new contract with the club in May.

"Everything went very fast because it was easy," he stated. "I had no doubts about staying.

"This summer we have signed great players, who have adapted very fast to Barcelona. We have a great group now."

Messi also dismissed recent claims that he picks and chooses when he wants to represent Argentina, and that he was even considering his future at international level.

"There was some speculation, but I've been called up and I will continue to play with Argentina," the Rosario native declared.

by Collblanc Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:10 am

Messi is close to breaking Zarra's goalscoring record - wich can happen anytime soon, even in the Classico.

The president of Spain's Liga de Fútbol Profesional (Professional Football League), Javier Tebas, has confirmed in Barcelona that they are looking into the possibility of paying tribute to Leo Messi if he beats Zarra's goalscoring record. Moreover, they don't rule out the possibility of doing so at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

"Why can't we pay tribute to Messi at the Bernabéu?", he answered when asked by journalists if such a homage might be paid at the 'Clásico' on 25th October in the Bernabéu stadium. Messi is just three goals away from Zarra's historic record.
Tebas was full of praise for the Argentine player: "La Liga can't do without Messi. He deserves a tribute. We should do something for him."

http://www.marca.com/en/2014/10/07/en/football/barcelona/1412683349.html

by LeSwagg James Wed Oct 08, 2014 2:54 pm

They can give him a tribute when he goes back home ffs

by neuro11 Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:22 pm

LeSwagg James wrote:They can give him a tribute when he goes back home ffs

by Bankz Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:36 pm

*Inb4messiscoresahattrickagainstelbar*

by Winter is Coming Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:17 pm

Koke on Messi and Ronaldo

"Ronaldo is an athlete, but Messi is a god. They're both great players. I see them on the pitch and it's spectacular. It's tough to decide. You always want them on your team, and even though it's Cristiano, I'd choose Messi."

by Pip Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:19 pm

I find it funny how there is all this talk about Messi breaking Zarra's record at the Bernabéu. It's like they have completely forgot that Barça are playing against Eibar next. Messi could easily score 3 goals against the Basque side.

by BarrileteCosmico Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:14 pm

Eibar are a decent team. They won vs sociedad, held athletic and Villarreal to a draw. Scoring a hattrick against them after an international week is by no means likely.

by The Franchise Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:34 pm

I believe Eibar are top 10? or just outside it?

by futbol Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:58 pm

11th but actually equal on points with Malaga who are 8th. Unlikely that Messi will return from the smog of Beijing and score a hattrick right away. When was the last time he scored one? Against Real Madrid? Laughing

by neuro11 Sat Oct 11, 2014 3:22 am

by LeBéninois Sat Oct 11, 2014 4:43 am

Fußball wrote:11th but actually equal on points with Malaga who are 8th. Unlikely that Messi will return from the smog of Beijing and score a hattrick right away. When was the last time he scored one? Against Real Madrid?

hopefully he'll score 2 against them hmm

by neuro11 Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:01 am

Marcelo to injure him today to remove any possibility to that

by Valkyrja Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:20 am

Marcelo is not in the squad banana

by Collblanc Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:13 pm

Missing a penalty again Laughing

hope Harmonica is OK, stay safe.

by futbol Sun Oct 12, 2014 2:16 am

Spotted Harmonica in the stadium.

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by Winter is Coming Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:01 am

lmfao

by MaraVilla Sun Oct 12, 2014 6:48 am

harmonica

by M99 Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:14 am

by Collblanc Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:51 am

ffs

by Bankz Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:55 am

Missi missing a pen, plus neymar upstaging messi in the number 10 battle. Err, btw can u provide us with some whoscored stats on chances created by messi? Lol, stay safe ham!

by neuro11 Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:14 am

Neymar was completely missing in first 30 mins as far as i can remember and Argentina dominating with some great play from Di Maria and great miss from Aguero.
btw, Harmonica is cute Laughing

by Bankz Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:53 am

And a game lasts for 30 mins? Did u watch the whole game or do u guy just look at the score sheet?..anyway, i was just trying to have a humour with ham. Don't take it too seriously, moresore, i'm a messi believer remember?

by Bankz Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:54 am

And a game lasts for 30 mins? Did u watch the whole game or do u guy just look at the score sheet?..anyway, i was just trying to have a humour with ham. Don't take it too seriously, moresore, i'm a messi believer remember?

by neuro11 Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:35 pm

Bankz wrote:And a game lasts for 30 mins? Did u watch the whole game or do u guy just look at the score sheet?..anyway, i was just trying to have a humour with ham. Don't take it too seriously, moresore, i'm a messi believer remember?

And where did i say that Neymar flopping the whole game??? And who care whether you are a Messi fan boy or not ??? Grow up and dont try to read too much....

by Harmonica Sun Oct 12, 2014 2:44 pm

neuro11 wrote:
Bankz wrote:And a game lasts for 30 mins? Did u watch the whole game or do u guy just look at the score sheet?..anyway, i was just trying to have a humour with ham. Don't take it too seriously, moresore, i'm a messi believer remember?

And where did i say that Neymar flopping the whole game??? And who care whether you are a Messi fan boy or not ??? Grow up and dont try to read too much....

Lmao, he's a Neymar fanboy, everybody knows that.

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