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[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Because he's barely been used since last year and only played whenever Varane/Martinez were injured or needed rest. Just 15 matches. Which most likely also have been against lesser sides, after Varane/Martinez needed rest against playing the more important matches.

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Just fall and hold your leg, the ref will be fooled

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Watch Nketiah fail to hit a 100% chance in front of an open goal in the 98th minute

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Shitty Zinchenko out. Maybe they stand a chance now.

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

How wasn't that a red for Palmer. No intention to play the ball, deliberate kick from behind on Jesus's ankle.

Premier League follows different rules from other leagues I suppose.

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

So when will the heir to Josep Guardiola, Vincent Kompany, finally get sacked for the horrendous performances so far with Burnley in the PL?

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I just discovered that Argentina is playing atm. Thought let me check r/soccer if there's maybe a Messi goal and there's 2. Classic.

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

After my favorite player, Zidane, retired I thought I was going to enjoy football less. I remember thinking that there wouldn't ever be a player anymore on the level of Maradona or even Zidane in my lifetime.

Then Messi started making everything I wished to see a reality.

I can vividly remember the early days of Messi and him proving himself to me. I was hoping he'd dribble through defences of top teams. When he started doing that I was just fully blown away that he was actually doing it. He was doing things I always wished would happen, but seemed impossible.

A player that could take an entire team on by himself. Spreading beautiful passes around with ease. Seeing things other players couldn't. Stunning dribbles with immense composure. The amount of goals were just the cherry on top of already incredible performances. I never expected him to be known for scoring a lot of goals. It's truly mindblowing what he's done.

Even if he had 0 Balon d'Ors he'd still be my favorite player of all-time. I judge him with what he's shown on the pitch and not what he has on his stats page. The amount of entertainment and pure footballing magic he's given me over all these years is tremendous.

I know I made the mistake thinking there wouldn't ever be someone on Maradona or even Zidane level ever again. In Messi's case however, that's even more improbable. He's not just a playmaker, he's not just a goalscorer. He does so many things on such a high level. The incredible thing with Messi as well is the AMOUNT of the things he does. He isn't like a ''regular top player'' that maybe has an assist every other match and maybe has 2/3 great passes in those matches. He easily has much more of those passes in literally every match. It's mindblowing. He's exceeded my expectations so much.

Back around 2009 we used to say ''if he can continue doing this for 4 years he'll be the best ever.'' He went above and beyond.

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I'll also play along and make mine:

Control: Messi

Vision/reading the game: Messi

Shooting: Messi

Finishing: Messi

Long shots: Messi

Dribbling: Messi

Athleticism: C. Ronaldo

Right foot: C. Ronaldo

Left foot: Messi

Defensive attributes: Maldini

Engine: Kanté

Creation of space: Messi

Playing in between the lines: Messi

1-2s: Messi

Freekicks: Juninho

Flair/skills: Ronaldinho

Power: Haaland

Aggression: Gattuso

Agility: Messi

Balance: Messi

Speed: Henry

Reaction speed: Messi

Positioning: Messi

Crossing: Beckham

Jumping/Attacking headers: C. Ronaldo

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I know there's fuck Ramos subreddit. Is there by any chance also a fuck PSG one? This should be pinned at the top.

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

A lot of people will keep watching. But it would really be less special and less watched probably. Now every 4 years even a lot of Americans watch it and its something special. If its on tv each year, idk if they would care as much

[–] 849023ie8932j@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

World Cup's are rare and special, that's why they do amazingly well. Due to the iconic status of the tournament. It speaks to peoples imagination. It's filled with wonder. That's why it also makes a lot of money.

Okay lets do it every single year to rinse the money out of it. If it makes us so much money bags every 4 years, we should maximize those profits!!

Now the World Cup isn't as special anymore and eventually won't make as much money.

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