O/T Qatar World Cup

[Ramshank72]

Watched Argentina Vs Australia earlier. Good job I had my eyes open, otherwise I might have mistaken it for Messi TV, they couldn't go 5 seconds without saying his name, coupled with genius or magic. I wouldn't mind, but despite his goal, he was terrible, must've gave away the ball almost every time he touched it, misplaced short passes, needlessly running into trouble, and poor shooting.
Don't doubt his skill, but the guy could trip over his own shadow and they'd wax lyrical over his footwork.

[SithHappens]

Watched Argentina Vs Australia earlier. Good job I had my eyes open, otherwise I might have mistaken it for Messi TV, they couldn't go 5 seconds without saying his name, coupled with genius or magic. I wouldn't mind, but despite his goal, he was terrible, must've gave away the ball almost every time he touched it, misplaced short passes, needlessly running into trouble, and poor shooting.
Don't doubt his skill, but the guy could trip over his own shadow and they'd wax lyrical over his footwork.

Gets me how much of a love in there is for him, and to a lesser degree Ronaldo this world cup.

Listening on talk sport the other day about what a great way to bow out on his career with the world cup, basically deserves it. Cant stand Simon Jordan but he was right and said no he doesnt, no more than anyone else.

Dont get why people think it would be a tragedy if he doesnt lift the world cup, hes had a very privileged career with copious amounts of silverware and awards, and lets not forget the financial rewards (and even that wasnt enough for him or ronaldo as both are convicted criminal for tax evasion).

Hes been a great player no doubt, as has ronaldo, but thats it nothing else, they deserve no more than the next person.

[MadAmster]

Gets me how much of a love in there is for him, and to a lesser degree Ronaldo this world cup.

Ronaldo. Versus Derby. Won a free kick by falling over with no Rams player within a yard of him. Cheat. Also, in the 3rd of 4 minutes of 2nd half injury time with them top and us bottom, took a dive in the box and got the penalty which he scored from. Why the need to cheat under those circumstances?

He's been diving his whole career and journalists, commentators and pundits ignore it. I hope Portugal lose to Switzerland in the 1/8 finals. I also hope he dives in the 1st minute and gets booked for it. Repeats the offence 10 minutes later and gets a 2nd yellow.