Messi the greatest club player of all time - Carragher

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Pelicles 8 years ago

Wasn't Messi around when Bayen Munich shutout Barcelona with seven home and away goals with scoring even one? He was also around when "toothless Chelsea" defeated them and won the Championship league trophy under Dimateo. Wh ...
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Wasn't Messi around when Bayen Munich shutout Barcelona with seven home and away goals with scoring even one? He was also around when "toothless Chelsea" defeated them and won the Championship league trophy under Dimateo. What is the meaning of "the greatest player of all time"?

Anytime he is being heckled, match officials protect him with yellow cards just to slow his opponents down. If he is too good, how many world cups has he won? I think he had played in at least, four world cup and why can't he carry his nation on his shoulders to win football prestigious trophy? He is good but he fall short under some great players like Ronaldo of Brazil etc.
Nii 8 years ago

Ronaldo never won the champions league not to think of four time world best. Messi was around when when bayern narrowed them but www forced to play with injury in the first leg and never featured in the second. Barca was then ...
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Ronaldo never won the champions league not to think of four time world best. Messi was around when when bayern narrowed them but www forced to play with injury in the first leg and never featured in the second. Barca was then hit with injury as is bayern now. Ribbery was the king then. I hope you said same about him too.
catalan 8 years ago

what's "best ever club footballer"? Lionel Messi is indeed the best ever footballer to have lived on this planet, simplicita. Has he not won football Olympic gold?, u20 wc?, FIFA WC runner up?, No size, not even Maradona, l ...
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what's "best ever club footballer"? Lionel Messi is indeed the best ever footballer to have lived on this planet, simplicita. Has he not won football Olympic gold?, u20 wc?, FIFA WC runner up?, No size, not even Maradona, let a lone pele. We are just fortunate in our generation to witness him as football fans.
catalan 8 years ago

so per the aguement players such as muller, torres, etc. have won the FIFA WC so are therefore better than Messi?. NO.

so per the aguement players such as muller, torres, etc. have won the FIFA WC so are therefore better than Messi?. NO.
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

If brasil has the best team then what makes you think their league isn't the best in those years past? Every national team is a reflection of the quality of its domestic league. The teams who end up winning the wcup and conti ...
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If brasil has the best team then what makes you think their league isn't the best in those years past? Every national team is a reflection of the quality of its domestic league. The teams who end up winning the wcup and continental titles often have the best quality local leagues. If messi or ronaldo are the best ever, let them show me their wcup trophies. I will take Pele, Maradona,.zidane in their prime over messi and ronaldo anyway..how can you say Michael Jordan or kobe or magic are the best but they never won an nba title? The ultimate prize in soccer is the wcup trophy. So to be considered the greatest player of all time. The first criteria is: where is your wcup trophy? If you don't have that on your resume, then NEXT! .
Prophet Isaiah 8 years ago

What are u trying to say? All the best players r in Europe so even if u r best in Brazil or Asia AmeAmerica's a or wat ever u will surely move to Europe

What are u trying to say? All the best players r in Europe so even if u r best in Brazil or Asia AmeAmerica's a or wat ever u will surely move to Europe
fabio1# 8 years ago

fernando llorente won d w/c wit spain @ south africa...does dat means he 's beta dan messi????....dats ridiculous!

fernando llorente won d w/c wit spain @ south africa...does dat means he 's beta dan messi????....dats ridiculous!
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

U will continue tonuse Internet cafe becos of your innate stupidity. U don't understand how to analyze nor think becos ur education level is poor

U will continue tonuse Internet cafe becos of your innate stupidity. U don't understand how to analyze nor think becos ur education level is poor
Denis Adufuli 8 years ago

that is your personal opinion so keep it to yourself.i don't if you remember the days of Zidane in Madrid. let Messi change his club and you would see what happens to him. Zidane and Christiano are the best because they have ...
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that is your personal opinion so keep it to yourself.i don't if you remember the days of Zidane in Madrid. let Messi change his club and you would see what happens to him. Zidane and Christiano are the best because they have won champions league with different clubs.
Me 8 years ago

But Maradona, went Napoli, a relegation bound club , to win seria A and the champions League. Don't forget the 86 world cup and the 90 runners up, was a rob to earn W Germany a penalty to win it.

But Maradona, went Napoli, a relegation bound club , to win seria A and the champions League. Don't forget the 86 world cup and the 90 runners up, was a rob to earn W Germany a penalty to win it.
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

Pele, Maradona,.zidane,.Weah,.Ronaldinho, ronaldo of portugal have all excelled with different clubs. Why can't messi also move from barca and go elsewhere to succeed. Fie ne fie player like bukom banku village champion

Pele, Maradona,.zidane,.Weah,.Ronaldinho, ronaldo of portugal have all excelled with different clubs. Why can't messi also move from barca and go elsewhere to succeed. Fie ne fie player like bukom banku village champion
maka maka 8 years ago

One of the most stupid and myopic argument ever made. So Messi will lose all his superior vision, unparalleled skills and lightening fast pace if he leaves barcalona. Is that the thinking? Mou says any top epl team will win t ...
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One of the most stupid and myopic argument ever made. So Messi will lose all his superior vision, unparalleled skills and lightening fast pace if he leaves barcalona. Is that the thinking? Mou says any top epl team will win the champion's with Messi. Food 4 thought
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

But even a blind person will tell you that the barca offense is designed to run thru messi at all times. Then neyma and Suarez...

But even a blind person will tell you that the barca offense is designed to run thru messi at all times. Then neyma and Suarez...
fabio1# 8 years ago

wer do u want him 2 go 2?...even dose top quality player playing 4 oda clubs oda dan barca & madrid r all dreaming 2 play dis 2 side...its just lyk telling a university student if he knows he 's guud he shud leave & go 2 seco ...
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wer do u want him 2 go 2?...even dose top quality player playing 4 oda clubs oda dan barca & madrid r all dreaming 2 play dis 2 side...its just lyk telling a university student if he knows he 's guud he shud leave & go 2 secondary 2 test himself....dis 's absolutely childish!
Christopher Ponds-Bellyn Jr 8 years ago

Denis what are you trying to say? Which team do you want Messi to go play again? Tell me! Ronaldo moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid because Marid was and is better than Manchester United which is good for a professi ...
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Denis what are you trying to say? Which team do you want Messi to go play again? Tell me! Ronaldo moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid because Marid was and is better than Manchester United which is good for a professional like him but when it comes to Messi, he's already playing in the Best Team (Barcelona) in world so where do you want him to go and play again? Do you want him to go and play for Crystal Palace or Kotoko? Ahhhh
Kwame 8 years ago

This guy don't even have fact and he wants to talk . 4 times world best u still have something to say . U have ur own opinion but the truth is always truth .he is the best ever simple .

This guy don't even have fact and he wants to talk . 4 times world best u still have something to say . U have ur own opinion but the truth is always truth .he is the best ever simple .
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

Even if messi won world's best 10times and fails to win a wcup trophy. He don't qualify to be beat player, period. He shouldnfind a way to win the wcup like others have before he can be considered in that exclusive category. ...
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Even if messi won world's best 10times and fails to win a wcup trophy. He don't qualify to be beat player, period. He shouldnfind a way to win the wcup like others have before he can be considered in that exclusive category. Mekyir shortcuts!
salam danjumah.equtorial guinea 8 years ago

the greatest ever messi is very incredible gift

the greatest ever messi is very incredible gift
Skains 8 years ago

Messi can't be the best player of all time. He only does well at Barcelona, and also because, over there, there are equally great players to team up with him. What has Messi done for Argentina since he began playing for tha ...
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Messi can't be the best player of all time. He only does well at Barcelona, and also because, over there, there are equally great players to team up with him. What has Messi done for Argentina since he began playing for that country and being the captain? His performance in his national team has been ordinary. I'll choose Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Ronaldinho over Messi any time.
kwesi 8 years ago

True n cos him Jamie caragher was rubbing player for Liverpool anyway n hasn't got clue

True n cos him Jamie caragher was rubbing player for Liverpool anyway n hasn't got clue
Remy 8 years ago

Messi is great, a joy to watch. But for some reason he is a completely different player, not as good, playing for Argentina. Is it because he does not have those other great players around him? That is a good question to exp ...
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Messi is great, a joy to watch. But for some reason he is a completely different player, not as good, playing for Argentina. Is it because he does not have those other great players around him? That is a good question to explore.
slimmart1... 8 years ago

Some people just argue for the sake of arguing, without any facts. Does a country have to win the World Cup before its player can be labeled the world's best? Those arguing stupidly like that ought to tell us if Ronaldo's Por ...
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Some people just argue for the sake of arguing, without any facts. Does a country have to win the World Cup before its player can be labeled the world's best? Those arguing stupidly like that ought to tell us if Ronaldo's Portugal has ever won the WC. Or if Opon Weah's Liberia has even ever qualified for the WC. Or if Johan Cruyff's Netherlands have touched the WC. Germany won last year's WC, so which German player was better than Messi? A country not winning a WC cannot be used as a basis for its special player not being the best in his time. For all Messi haters out there, would you prefer watching a Diego Costa or a Hazard as opposed to watching a Messi let the ball do his bidding? Soocer is an art and the finesse involved is what makes certain players stand out as exceptional. Soccer isn't always about just kicking the ball and running after it like it was in England in the sixties.

Regardless of what anyone would say, even the creme de creme of soccer - Pele, Maradona, Zidane are all doffing their hats off for this maestro of a footballer, Messi , who conducts his choir with flair, passion, EXTRAORDINARY skill, determination, finesse and magic. Simply put, he is the best, and we should all be glad to be witnessing this gifted prodigy of our generation. Enjoy him.....
Yaro Maasa 8 years ago

For all Ronaldo haters out there ,how could the dwarf Messi be the best when he cannot head a ball to score a goal .

For all Ronaldo haters out there ,how could the dwarf Messi be the best when he cannot head a ball to score a goal .
Charlie 8 years ago

...and Ronaldo can't even dribble more than two-three defenders at a go. Messi can dribble everybody on the field as well as the goalkeeper, and score. SHUT UP, MESSI HATERS, and accept the truth.

...and Ronaldo can't even dribble more than two-three defenders at a go. Messi can dribble everybody on the field as well as the goalkeeper, and score. SHUT UP, MESSI HATERS, and accept the truth.
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

Lie..ronaldo can dribble. He can play 3spots. He can score with his head. He doesn't just score from the 18yardbox like messi does.plus, ronaldo has excellent with man United and now real Madrid. Messi is scared to go elsewhe ...
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Lie..ronaldo can dribble. He can play 3spots. He can score with his head. He doesn't just score from the 18yardbox like messi does.plus, ronaldo has excellent with man United and now real Madrid. Messi is scared to go elsewhere. He wants to end hks career with barca
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

If messi was the best then he should have found a way to exhibit that same ferocity he showed against Bayern in the wcup final vs germany. You don't score points or shoot hoops after the refs has blown their whistle. The numb ...
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If messi was the best then he should have found a way to exhibit that same ferocity he showed against Bayern in the wcup final vs germany. You don't score points or shoot hoops after the refs has blown their whistle. The number 1 requisite to be a CEO at any fortune 500 company is educational background and attainment. So if you ain't.got it. Step! Messi can't even see ore with his head and yet you think he is the best of all time? Didn't you see Maradona scoring with his head, hands, chest and feet? Look, the best argentine soccer player ofnall time is Maradona. If messi wants to be considered at the best player of all time. He must surpass what Maradona has done. I'm done!
DUUT JAMES 8 years ago

MESSI IS UNCOMPARABLE

MESSI IS UNCOMPARABLE
Gabriel Akoto 8 years ago

He is indeed a true legend and the best player ever
Keep it up man....Messi for real

He is indeed a true legend and the best player ever
Keep it up man....Messi for real
Boss one 8 years ago

Messi all the way,the guy is just wooooow,incomparable,no one,greater than the greatest,messi haters should cool down oooo,you messi haters should check the records very well,messi Brock all records in football history from t ...
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Messi all the way,the guy is just wooooow,incomparable,no one,greater than the greatest,messi haters should cool down oooo,you messi haters should check the records very well,messi Brock all records in football history from the time football came on planet earth till now,just check records,C Ronaldo is a joker can't be compared to Messi,that is all
hons 8 years ago

?d?m ani sa de? ?so ntakra ky?.....
Although, ronaldo, zidane n de likes did well in deir tym wich was incomparable bt MESSI surpass dem all.
I'm nt against current ronaldo bt messi I know....
Jxt one word frm ma own dicti ...
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?d?m ani sa de? ?so ntakra ky?.....
Although, ronaldo, zidane n de likes did well in deir tym wich was incomparable bt MESSI surpass dem all.
I'm nt against current ronaldo bt messi I know....
Jxt one word frm ma own dictionary represent him ''unpoanable''
mahama 8 years ago

its irrational to compare messi to maradona

its irrational to compare messi to maradona
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

Messi needs others to feed or create for him in and around the 18yardbox. That is the difference

Messi needs others to feed or create for him in and around the 18yardbox. That is the difference
NOBODY 8 years ago

Messi may be very good, but he certainly does not come close to the great Pele.

Messi may be very good, but he certainly does not come close to the great Pele.
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

He can create, finish and execute with unherald coolness. His mastery of the ball against defenders in the 18 is a thing of beauty. Cool,.calm and execute. He makes it look easy like the Brasilian ronaldo. Ronaldo was a great ...
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He can create, finish and execute with unherald coolness. His mastery of the ball against defenders in the 18 is a thing of beauty. Cool,.calm and execute. He makes it look easy like the Brasilian ronaldo. Ronaldo was a great striker but Pele had it all.
Don Jazy 8 years ago

Yes of course, messi is un comparable, unstoppable. I don't know how to describe this football icon. He is simply the best player i have ever seen in my life.

Yes of course, messi is un comparable, unstoppable. I don't know how to describe this football icon. He is simply the best player i have ever seen in my life.

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