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HOOPER!
The Ultimate Soccer Thread 2012-2013 Vol. 3 Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga etc
- Thread in 'Sports & Training' Thread starter Started by the sauna,
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Ref ignored that hand...
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Like I said, Argentina have been under performing for the longest time now, one player isn't just going to change their fortunes overnight. Quick google search lists his international honors as:
31 goals in 76 appearances
2008 Olympic Champions
2005 FIFA U-20 Champions
Those stats by themselves seem pretty good but obviously it doesn't tell the whole story. He is only 25 and has at least two more world cup appearances to change things.
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Messi is better because on Barcelona he has Xavi, Iniesta, David Villa, Pedro, etc. to make him look/play better.
Argentina is where you see the real side of it all...
Argentina is where you see the real side of it all...
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What a dazzling run from Welbeck...it's a shame it didn't lead to anything...
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Danny! What a great run!
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Starting to think this referee is against Chelsea
quik1987
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Troof.
Put Messi in any squad except maybe like Chelsea and City in the EPL I bet you. He wouldn't do as well.
Put Messi in any squad except maybe like Chelsea and City in the EPL I bet you. He wouldn't do as well.
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These keepers...
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lol two penalties missed at Stamford Bridge
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My man, it's true that Messi looks better because of his support, but one can't deny that the kid is a beast.
I'll admit, he does play the majority of the time against weaker teams, and has an incredible supporting cast, and once he's out of that precious Barca system, things go pear-shaped. But the insane runs that he has dribbling through numerous players, getting fouled, getting back up and still chipping it over the keeper can't be denied. Also his versatility (free-kick, penalty, open play) has shown itself in the big games (classico's and CL finals).
And the fact that he's relatively young and still has quite a few years left in him is crazy.
As a team player, it doesn't get much better than that.
As an individual player, I still believe Ronaldo is better (both footed, and header, deadball, live ball- he does it all).
I still however would like to see Messi in another team performing instead of just Barce, but I know it's unlikely.
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3 handballs in 10 minutes. Haven't seen that before. 
Attaboy, Sideshow Bob.
C'mon, you Ukrainian bastards.
Attaboy, Sideshow Bob.
C'mon, you Ukrainian bastards.
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United turning on the heat 
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How the hell have Utd not scored!?
Great chip-attempt by Rooney.
Great chip-attempt by Rooney.
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Bringing on Scholes?
I don't agree with this decision at all.
I'd rather keep him fit for the weekend. But I guess, with his passing maybe some of the youngsters like Welbeck, Hernandez and Powell will get better opportunities...
Giggsy with the neat flick
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Cleverly off at the 44th minute... that can't be good.
Heads off with the trainer.
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Cleverly off at the 44th minute... that can't be good.Heads off with the trainer.
Not good at all, I would have preferred another midfielder coming for him on instead of Scholes
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Nothing wrong with a little bit of luck...take what we can get.
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Torres...take whatever you can get from him, I guess.
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That Ari goal for Spartak Moscow is beautifully worked...
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Yea, unlucky for Celtic. Bayern is bossing
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Let's go, Celtic!
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WTF?
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De Gea's distribution at times is AWFUL
