World's Greatest Footballer of all time.
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SecretSam wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:SecretSam wrote:On telly - where to start? Bergkamp's goal for the Dutch when he pulled it out of the air and cut back and shot was pretty good (can't remember who against)
Argentina '98.
Ta - that's the one - a real "f**k me, what a goal!" moment
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Terry barely qualifies as a human being, let alone a footballer
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clarkey cat wrote:Terry barely qualifies as a human being, let alone a footballer
I didn't know it was a pre-requisite
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Ben6899 wrote:
I am a United supporter, correct. Does that make my opinion any less valid?
I won't be the only contributor to this thread who is still waiting for Messi to perform *like Messi* on the international stage. Ronaldo has been standout for Portugal for a good 5-years now, and that's a useful squad to stand out in.
I suppose these polls go one of two ways: we all have differing opinions and respect each other in having those. OR we concentrate on facts and make an objective assessment.
Yes, quite frankly it does. Because just like all the others you'll be incapable of seeing past anyone that hasn't worn the red shirt
Given that both have a hit-rate of 1 in 3 (ish) for their very average international sides that have won nothing it's interesting that anyone feels that there's any kind of comparison at that level. Everywhere else it's not really a comparison, although it's always good to hear the "it's because he plays for Barca" claim.
I have no problem with your opinion, although there's very little doubt that if you want to really concentrate on FACTS and make an objective assessment, there's only one choice. That'll be the one that European and World players and coaches make pretty much every year and will make again this year, regardless of who wins the Euros.
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lostboysaint wrote:Ben6899 wrote:
I am a United supporter, correct. Does that make my opinion any less valid?
I won't be the only contributor to this thread who is still waiting for Messi to perform *like Messi* on the international stage. Ronaldo has been standout for Portugal for a good 5-years now, and that's a useful squad to stand out in.
I suppose these polls go one of two ways: we all have differing opinions and respect each other in having those. OR we concentrate on facts and make an objective assessment.
Yes, quite frankly it does. Because just like all the others you'll be incapable of seeing past anyone that hasn't worn the red shirt
Given that both have a hit-rate of 1 in 3 (ish) for their very average international sides that have won nothing it's interesting that anyone feels that there's any kind of comparison at that level. Everywhere else it's not really a comparison, although it's always good to hear the "it's because he plays for Barca" claim.
I have no problem with your opinion, although there's very little doubt that if you want to really concentrate on FACTS and make an objective assessment, there's only one choice. That'll be the one that European and World players and coaches make pretty much every year and will make again this year, regardless of who wins the Euros.
I have no problem with Ronaldo as a player, he's in the next ranks of truly great current players alongside Iniesta and Xavi but I'm afraid Messi is operating a level that is just above everybody else.
Ha, fair enough. You can rest assured that I am not a glory supporter.
I agree with a lot of what you say, but I would suggest that the outcome of major competitions DOES colour the opinions of players and coaches voting for the Ballon d'Or.Ben
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Who do you think is the greatest footballer of all time?
Messi
Who do you think is the best footballer in the World right now?
Frank Lampard.
Ok then, Messi.
Who is your favourite footballer ever?
Zola
What was the greatest goal you have ever seen?
Seen live (i.e not on TV) Eidur Gudjohnsen's bicycle kick against Leeds United http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e560WPbws1c or Frank Lampard's half volley Vs Bayern: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNXszJDJpOQ- 2023 Vielo V+1
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Il Principe wrote:Frank Lampard's half volley Vs Bayern: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNXszJDJpOQ
Some comment underneath that video:if you didn't ejaculate over this goal, you're probably gay0 -
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Obvious troll is obvious.Ben
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clarkey cat wrote:fooking love Super FrankIl Principe wrote:Who do you think is the greatest footballer of all time?
Messi
Who do you think is the best footballer in the World right now?
Frank Lampard.
Ok then, Messi.
Who is your favourite footballer ever?
Zola
What was the greatest goal you have ever seen?
Seen live (i.e not on TV) Eidur Gudjohnsen's bicycle kick against Leeds United http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e560WPbws1c or Frank Lampard's half volley Vs Bayern: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNXszJDJpOQ
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Ben6899 wrote:Obvious troll is obvious.
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er,I think Il P is serious....“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0
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Jay dubbleU wrote:Ben6899 wrote:Obvious troll is obvious.
I'm entitled to my opinion
That, you are.Ben
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Ben6899 wrote:I picked Ronaldo over Messi because of the international performances. I think he has the edge there.
I don't think either have been much to write home about at international level.“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
TailWindHome wrote:er,I think Il P is serious....
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Il Principe wrote:TailWindHome wrote:er,I think Il P is serious....
I am! Went for goals I was there to see, as oppose to armchair fan bollocks.
In that case, as I haven't voted yet, I'll go for any one of a number of Matt Le Tissier goals. The sublime 35 drive past Tim Flowers, the double flick over the defenders head before burying it against Newcastle, well the list goes on, and on, and on.Trail fun - Transition Bandit
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Il Principe wrote:TailWindHome wrote:er,I think Il P is serious....
I am! Went for goals I was there to see, as oppose to armchair fan bollocks.
Ok then, Evans, Brentford v Preston
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Il Principe wrote:TailWindHome wrote:er,I think Il P is serious....
I am! Went for goals I was there to see, as oppose to armchair fan bollocks.
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Rick Chasey wrote:Il Principe wrote:TailWindHome wrote:er,I think Il P is serious....
I am! Went for goals I was there to see, as oppose to armchair fan bollocks.
Hero.
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Good shout. Was actually there for that one too, but didn't appreciate the majesty of it until I saw the highlights on TV. What a player, and an utter gentleman to boot.
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Amazed no one's mentioned Zidane...
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Maradona is the best player I have ever seen. Today it is Messi. In his day it was Pele.
Best and Cantona have their places for many moments of brilliance, but Messi just keeps on producing it. He is not the best in some areas, are better headers, faster, but overall he is more than the sum of his parts.
This is one of my favourite goals, Cantona:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsUw5jtZZYA
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Who do you think is the greatest footballer of all time? - Maradona
Who do you think is the best footballer in the World right now? - Messi
Who is your favourite footballer ever? - Gazza
What was the greatest goal you have ever seen? - Maradona's second against England in '86.
Favourite goal ever - Gazza against Scotland @ Euro 96
Messi and Ronaldo are both obscenely good and although they both play for ridiculously talented attacking teams are both genuinely legendary players and will go down as two of the best of all time. At club level. Which brings us onto why players like Maradona, Pele and even (fat) Ronaldo are regarded as the greatest - they consistently delivered on the biggest stage of all over and over again, something Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo haven't quite managed yet. On the plus side they both have at least a couple of world cups left in them and if not England (haha as if) I'd love to see one of these two lift a world cup as they are the best players I've seen week in week out in my lifetime and are both capable of single handedly winning matches on their own (which is why I picked Maradona - regularly destroyed teams both at international and club level despite "old school" tackling in them days).First love - Genesis Equilibrium 20
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The Bergkamp goal in 98 was awesome, here's a youtube link that I've just watched to remind myself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsZkCFoqSBs
...but surely the greatest ever must be:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0NT6aUwN8c
Gazza at Euro96 vs. Scotland, dentist's chair celebration and all! Football is no place for balanced analysis, for my generation Gazza was the greatest English and therefore World's greatest footballer of all time.
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Who do you think is the greatest footballer of all time? I'm minded to say Maradona because, like Cornerblock said, he carried an average Argentina side, and single-handedly beat both England and Belgium in '86. But it's Pele for me.
Who do you think is the best footballer in the World right now? Messi
Who is your favourite footballer ever? Ian Rush God.
What was the greatest goal you have ever seen? Carlos Alberto in the '70 WCF. It's football's equivalent of the Baa Baa's try against NZ.FCN 2-4.
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