In the last 7 years, Barca has won 1 CL. Yes, he won 2 others under 23 in a very good (most people rate as one of the great club sides).
The fact is, as Barca's supporting cast dipped (only a fraction) and with a pretty good generation of Argentina players, he hasn't delivered final prize,
I have no issue that some people think he's better than Ronaldo (personally the stats say otherwise, but that's interpretation as well), my problem is people believe (see this thread) that he's a walk for the greatest player ever. Far worse players than Messi have carried their teams further than he has …
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The world cup is a squad game and the manager can play anyone he likes. If he wants Luka Modric in goal, that is his choice. Croatia have earned the right to experiment and rest players.
I think Croatia have earned the right to rest who they want. Losing with 10 changes won't effect/affect (i never know) their momentum.
Argentina put themselves in this position. They know it's up to them to just get a win and hope for the best.
Messi Messi Messi! haters gonna hate, but I'd love to see anyone else score that goal.
I've seen Dele Alli do that twice this season.That's just fudging ridiculous ball control by Messi! Didn't lose any speed despite it being a very difficult ball to get under control. Simply breathtaking! That's why he's the best player in the world!
Dele's touch tinkled on that.I've seen Dele Alli do that twice this season.
No one questions Messi's ability. He does that stuff routinely for Barcelona and occasionally for Argentina. He is one of the best players of all time.
However, the question is whether he should be considered the greatest player of all time.