Messi=GOD

[DAF86]

Tittle winning goal for the GOD today.

[lefty]

Tittle winning goal for the GOD today.

:lmao so clutch in a tough league

[Bynumite]

4 goals in 22 farmers league matches :lol

[ElNono]

Congrats on another trophy, tbh... sticking it to the haters per par...

[lefty]

4 goals in 22 farmers league matches :lol
:lol that’s not bad considering it’s Messi tbh

[DAF86]

Bynumite what's the official NT rings count? :hat

[DAF86]

GOD has lifted two International trophies in his life. One vs Brazil in Maracaná, and one vs Italy in Wembley. :hat

[Brazil]

GOD has lifted two International trophies in his life. One vs Brazil in Maracaná, and one vs Italy in Wembley. :hat

:lmao

[ElNono]

Had to leave Barcelona to start winning with the NT... haven't lost a final since...

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUMmx8ZWQAMhSkR?format=jpg&name=900x900

[DAF86]

GOD just made Argentina the winningest NT in the history of the sport. :hat

[Canyonero]

:worthy: so alpha

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUKVVGJWQAAf_eD.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUKVVGSXoAEj83Z.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUM2eunXEAAKhic?format=jpg&name=medium

[DAF86]

GOD with the albiceleste:

-U-20 World Champion - top scorer and Player of the Tournament
-Gold medalist
-World cup finalist - Player of the Tournament
-Copa America champion - top scorer, top assister, and Player of the Tournament
-Conmebol-UEFA cup champion - Player of the Match

Bonus: all-time top scorer and assister for Argentina.

And they said he didn't perform with the NT. :lol

[Brazil]

GOD with the albiceleste:

-U-20 World Champion - top scorer and Player of the Tournament
-Gold medalist
-World cup finalist - Player of the Tournament
-Copa America champion - top scorer, top assister, and Player of the Tournament
-Conmebol-UEFA cup champion - Player of the Match

Bonus: all-time top scorer and assister for Argentina.

And they said he didn't perform with the NT. :lol

:lol U20
:lol gold medalist
:lol finalissima

:lol totally irrelevant

GOAT only distinction is a copa america probably easiest NT competition.. competition with only one real opponent :lol
:lol being transparent during the final carried by team defense during whole competition

palmares with NT is laughable compared to Maradona, Pele.. and the other greats

[DAF86]

:lol U20
:lol gold medalist
:lol finalissima

:lol totally irrelevant

GOAT only distinction is a copa america probably easiest NT competition.. competition with only one real opponent :lol
:lol being transparent during the final carried by team defense during whole competition

palmares with NT is laughable compared to Maradona, Pele.. and the other greats

Here I was spitting straight facts, and you attack me with subjectivities. :lol

[Brazil]

Here I was spitting straight facts, and you attack me with subjectivities. :lol

:lol I was also spitting facts tbh

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUKVVGJWQAAf_eD.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUKVVGSXoAEj83Z.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUM2eunXEAAKhic?format=jpg&name=medium

Lol the only valid trophies are the WC and the Euro
Out of those 3 playersMessi has none of them :lol

[DAF86]

Lol the only valid trophies are the WC and the Euro
Out of those 3 playersMessi has none of them :lol

lol not counting the Copa America when everytime the Copa America and Eurean Champions play each other, the Conmebol champion wins most of the times. :lol

Also, kinda racist, tbh.

[lefty]

Also, kinda racist, tbh.

Not true I have a black friend

[Brazil]

Not true I have a black friend

and you are arab tbh

[lefty]

and you are arab tbh
Technically I'm a Mediterranean Berber
I was even a redhead when I was a toddler, true story , now I have brown hair with auburn highlights
I'm pale during the damn Canadian winter, but I tan super fast when spring starts.

People think I'm Spanish, but I don't speak be@ner

Arabs are from those middle east Gulf countries, they look like featherless eagles and not in a good way

[Brazil]

Technically I'm a Mediterranean Berber


could have been worst and be Kabyle tbh... :lol

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUMz_lTacAAzk9r?format=jpg&name=small

[lefty]

could have been worst and be Kabyle tbh... :lol
Fucking separatists

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUMz_lTacAAzk9r?format=jpg&name=small
Now show the clutch goals stats vs big teams in big games

I'll wait

[DAF86]

Now show the clutch goals stats vs big teams in big games

I'll wait

Messi is the all-time leader in goals scored in finals, (or at least he was last time I checked), so you have that, tbh. He's also the all-time scorer in Clasicos, and the second all-time in CL. And pretty much everywhere you look you will find Messi, tbh.

[DAF86]

GOD getting the chance to stat pad like Statpadnaldo does on every European qualifier. :lol

It's easy to break scoring records vs the Estonias and Luxemburgs of this World, tbh.

[Bynumite]

Bynumite (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=31924) what's the official NT rings count? :hat

Sorry FAP, but i just can't compare a one game trophy to a full length tournament.


I'll give you Ronaldo 2 > Midget 1.5. That's as far as i'll go. Cheers :toast

[Brazil]

Sorry FAP, but i just can't compare a one game trophy to a full length tournament.


I'll give you Ronaldo 2 > Midget 1.5. That's as far as i'll go. Cheers :toast

:lol you are being generous. This game against Italy is a friendly

[Amuseddaysleeper]

:lol you are being generous. This game against Italy is a friendly

But we are going to count the horrible nations league? Frankly it's 1-1 for NT trophies

[lefty]

But we are going to count the horrible nations league? Frankly it's 1-1 for NT trophies

Not really
Euro > Copa America

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Not really
Euro > Copa America

Messi can’t play in euro, and Ronaldo wasn’t even the best player in his team (went to Pepe) whereas Messi had one of the best Copas in history

I do agree euro is better than Copa but Portugal had an insanely jammy run and the easiest euro side of the bracket

[ElNono]

Not really
Euro > Copa America

You're using the wrong account. Log in with Bad Takes and post this again.

[DAF86]

Not really
Euro > Copa America

Portugal wouldn't have won Copa America though, seeing how everytime they face a Conmebol team they are sent home without underwear and a sore butt, tbh.

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FWbJJzZWIAATNxv?format=jpg&name=900x900

I wonder how Tristiano feels about Nike making this customized jerseay for the GOAT, tbh.

[Brazil]

Not really
Euro > Copa America

this tbh.. not even close

[DAF86]

this tbh.. not even close

If Italy can win it, how "not even close" can it be? :lmao

[DAF86]

40th title for the GOD.

[lefty]

40th title for the GOD.
What title?

[Brazil]

What title?

Trophee des champions :lol

[lefty]

Trophee des champions :lol
It was a rhetorical question :lol

TDC is so bad it was hosted twice here in Montreal

[DAF86]

Brace to start the league. First bicycle goal of his career.

[lefty]

Brace to start the league. First bicycle goal of his career.

Against mighty Clermont Ferrand

Impressive

[DAF86]

At first I would laugh at anyone saying this Messi's pass to Neymar was intentional, but after seeing this video I'm not so sure anymore.

BZPl5_OmrTU

What do you say: intentional or nah?

[DAF86]

GOD in his last 6 games:

-10 goals
-4 assists
-3 titles
-2 MVPs
-league winning goal

Not bad for a guy who was supposedly done.

[Brazil]

At first I would laugh at anyone saying this Messi's pass to Neymar was intentional, but after seeing this video I'm not so sure anymore.

BZPl5_OmrTU

What do you say: intentional or nah?

Was clearly intentional tbh...

[lefty]

Looks intentional

NGL, it's a nice pass

[pgardn]

At first I would laugh at anyone saying this Messi's pass to Neymar was intentional, but after seeing this video I'm not so sure anymore.

BZPl5_OmrTU

What do you say: intentional or nah?

Absolutely intentional.
He was already looking around to see the outcome. Not turning his body around after a bad touch.

[DAF86]

https://cdn.turiver.com/uploads/default/optimized/3X/8/5/8535bdba0b5f968a8a090a5ec9e30f4e1a129d16_2_816x100 0.jpeg

In 150 less games, not even being a striker. There's no comparisson, tbh.

[lefty]

Messi stat padding against small teams, nothing new, move along

[DAF86]

Messi stat padding against small teams, nothing new, move along

I thought you were gonna talk about Messi missing penalties. You are out of your prime lefty, just like Donealdo, tbh.

[lefty]

You are out of your prime lefty (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6896),
Hey I still woke up with a Nerection this morning

[DAF86]

Hey I still woke up with a Nerection this morning

Unlike CM7, not botox enhanced, I supposse. :lol

[lefty]

Unlike CM7, not botox enhanced, I supposse. :lol

nah, I’ll never touch that crap with a 10 foot pole

[dunkman]

Ferguson was the only one capable of containing Cristiano, though. Making him play deep in midfield with defensive assignments didn’t help making many goals at the start of his career. It’s when he arrived to Madrid that Cristiano became an one of a kind player. Penalties inflates the stats, though the player that takes penalties must be the best of his team at it.

[DAF86]

Ferguson was the only one capable of containing Cristiano, though. Making him play deep in midfield with defensive assignments didn’t help making many goals at the start of his career. It’s when he arrived to Madrid that Cristiano became an one of a kind player. Penalties inflates the stats, though the player that takes penalties must be the best of his team at it.

Scoring goals while playing as a striker for a team like Madrid doesn't make you a "one of a kind player". That's what strikers of big teams are suppossed to do. A one of a kind player is someone like Messi that scores at a strikers' rate while being a playmaker all of his career, tbh.

[DAF86]

Some nice little numbers I found about peak GOD, tbh:

https://fivethirtyeight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/morris-feature-messi-6.png?w=610

https://fivethirtyeight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/morris-feature-messi-table-1.png?w=610

https://fivethirtyeight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/morris-feature-messi-31.png?w=610

https://fivethirtyeight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/morris-feature-messi-41.png?w=610

https://fivethirtyeight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/morris-feature-messi-5.png?w=610

https://fivethirtyeight.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/morris-feature-messi-82.png?w=610

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FdrI68JUAAAAM7R?format=jpg&name=medium

And some of you want to compare it to Portuguese Haaland. C'mon guys. :lol

[140]

Nice graphs :lol is this mids alt?

[lefty]

Graphs? :lol

Is this a lolbeisbol thread?

[DAF86]

Nice graphs :lol is this mids alt?


Graphs? :lol

Is this a lolbeisbol thread?

I forgot you guys like to meassure greatness on intangibles like leadership, alphaness and sideline clapping, tbh.

[Brazil]

I forgot you guys like to meassure greatness on ... sideline clapping, tbh.

:lol tbh...

[lefty]

I forgot you guys like to meassure greatness on intangibles like leadership, alphaness and sideline clapping, tbh.
If only Messi had 1/100th of Ronaldo's leadesership tbh :lol

Ronald has more leadership on the sideline than Messi on the pitch with the armband tbh....

[DAF86]

Just passed Pelé for the most goal contributions (goals + assists) ever.

https://mobile.twitter.com/ExclusiveMessi/status/1585019283004100608

[lefty]

Did he pass Pele for WC titles?

[ElNono]

Did he pass Pele for WC titles?

Pele has always been overrated, tbh. Product of Garrincha.

[Brazil]

Pele has always been overrated, tbh. Product of Garrincha.

fun fact, Pele and Garrincha together never lost.. 30 games, 26 wins, 4 ties.

For those who are interested there is a wonderful book about Garrincha life... A estrela solitaria written by Ruy Castro. Great read about him but also Rio and the football in the sixties.

[DAF86]

CMs7 got praises here for his sideclapping during the Eurofinal, imagine if he would have given a pre-final speech like this one:

R88m9wsJQgg

[DAF86]

https://media.tycsports.com/files/2022/11/21/507304/messi-tobillo_416x234.webp?v=1

Messi's ankle right now :bang

[lefty]

https://media.tycsports.com/files/2022/11/21/507304/messi-tobillo_416x234.webp?v=1

Messi's ankle right now :bang
Don’t worry he will be fine

[ElNono]

https://media.tycsports.com/files/2022/11/21/507304/messi-tobillo_416x234.webp?v=1

Messi's ankle right now :bang

I was reading this is fake news, tbh

[lefty]

I was reading this is fake news, tbh

It is fake news

These photos show his ankle is fine

https://twitter.com/roynemer/status/1594693879651270657?s=46&t=0ORVMETexPnINaplwmBoeA

[DAF86]

It is fake news

These photos show his ankle is fine

https://twitter.com/roynemer/status/1594693879651270657?s=46&t=0ORVMETexPnINaplwmBoeA

It's not fake news. There's a reason he hasn't been training at the same pace of the rest of the squad these past few days.

[ElNono]

It's not fake news. There's a reason he hasn't been training at the same pace of the rest of the squad these past few days.

It's fake news. That image was explained as having extra padding in his sock. He said himself he's healthy.

He did regenerative workouts because he's had a big load in the last few weeks, nothing else.

[Splits]

lmao SAUDI ARABIA

[hater]

lmao SAUDI ARABIA

:lmao

"Its his ankle :cry "

[ElNono]

There's no excuse for that choke, none

[lefty]

https://media.tycsports.com/files/2022/11/21/507304/messi-tobillo_416x234.webp?v=1

Messi's ankle right now :bang
DAF86 has jinxed Neymar tbh :lol

[spurraider21]

Missi

[lefty]

Missi

Don’t jinx it man

[spurraider21]

Don’t jinx it man
Not a jinx. Just commenting on his whiffed free kick. Reminded me of 2014 final. Calmly sailed over crossbar

[spurraider21]

:lol

[GAustex]

The midget with the magic left foot

[lefty]

Messi scoring against plumbers :worthy:

[lefty]

Missi


Don’t jinx it man

Fuck you tbh

[ElNono]

Armenian sports newsdesk coming through!

[spurraider21]

Armenian sports newsdesk coming through!
:lol Soviet Armenia and neo nazi Argentina, arm in arm, tbh

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Messi scoring against plumbers :worthy:

Mexico are shit, but it was a nice goal

[Phenomanul]

Now we want Messi and Team Argentina to score 3 or 4 goals against Poland.

[lefty20]

God taking his talents to South Beach?

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lionel-messi-set-to-agree-deal-to-join-inter-miami-next-season-9nmgt3dd7

[dunkman]

No way Messi signs with a non-champions league team.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/cbwQdt5/Screenshot-20221127-103654-Chrome.jpg

MLS 2-years after winning the Ballon dOr? That would be textbook safe comfortable pre-retirement move.

[lefty]

https://i.ibb.co/cbwQdt5/Screenshot-20221127-103654-Chrome.jpg

MLS 2-years after winning the Ballon dOr? That would be textbook safe comfortable pre-retirement move.
Nothing done yet

https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1596928725378994181?s=46&t=pjud7TxipJocscwrlNlUbQ

[ElNono]

PSG wants to keep him too

[Ariel]

Win this WC, Messi, then go play in Antarctica if you feel like it.

[DAF86]

PSG wants to keep him too

Pep also wants him in City. I would love to see the GOD in the premier league.

[lefty]

No he doesn’t

[FrostKing]

Should just return to Barca for 1 last hurrah with Lewandowski

[DAF86]

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/optimized/4X/9/8/2/9828f30b119021d8eff9bfc0d02dd886fee2f91e_2_562x100 0.jpeg

[resistanze]

JESUS definitely with a good last hurrah so far....

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjokDsPXkAM-u5P.jpg

[Canyonero]

My nig just retired the supposed "best CB" of the tournament.

[hater]

Meh

Another gift penalty and another mediocre performance by the Midget.

Nothing special.tbqh

[spurraider21]

Meh

Another gift penalty and another mediocre performance by the Midget.

Nothing special.tbqh
brah his assist on the last goal...

[JakeCuenca]

Meh. Argentina is stacked. Scalloni is the real MVP

[Ariel]

Huge props to Ronaldo for keeping himself in the GOAT discussion with such an obviously better player than him. Not a backhanded compliment, honestly it takes an ungodly commitment to excellence to drag the argument for as long as he did, when he was handed such an obviously worse hand in terms of talent.

[hater]

PSG wants to keep him too

They can have him tbqh

[Brazil]

Huge props to Ronaldo for keeping himself in the GOAT discussion with such an obviously better player than him. Not a backhanded compliment, honestly it takes an ungodly commitment to excellence to drag the argument for as long as he did, when he was handed such an obviously worse hand in terms of talent.

you know what ? I agree with that tbh...

[FrostKing]

No matter the result Messi has gained my respect. Lewy joining Barca makes me pro Lionel.

Messi played it safe and nice boy. Barca academy?

I still prefer Ronaldo's story from slums to Manu U to Real and arrogant bitch after.

[DAF86]

I'm finally at peace knowing the midget choking fraud will never sniff a world cup ;);)

What a beautiful day.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS__fWJ5r9v_VetpjSlS9HRFpRO3Ixij NJVUw&usqp=CAU

I love karma. The good guys always win at the end.

What a beatiful day.

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkSDAopUoAQFBZp?format=jpg&name=large

I still can't believe they made him use this shit. :lol

[DAF86]

-U-20 WC champion (golden ball and golden boot).
-Olympic Gold Medal.
-Copa América champion (golden ball and golden boot).
-Finalissima champion (MOTM).
-WC champion (golden ball and silver boot).

The guy that didn't perform for the National team won absolutely everything there is to win at this level. :lmao

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I'm finally at peace knowing the midget choking fraud will never sniff a world cup ;);)

What a beautiful day.

:lmao :lmao


I was right about Penaldo being finished, you on the other hand :lmao

[Bynumite]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS__fWJ5r9v_VetpjSlS9HRFpRO3Ixij NJVUw&usqp=CAU

I love karma. The good guys always win at the end.

What a beatiful day.

FAP :lol

If i actually thought that, i wouldn't have called Argentina's road to this WC trophy almost flawlessly, before they had even played a single minute of football in Qatar :lol

You on the other hand, showed absolutely 0 faith in your countrymen and thought Portugal was gonna win it all.

You shouldn't be allowed to celebrate your country ringing tbh :lol

The goods:




Saudi Arabia is a non-factor. Historically, Argentina has been Mexico's daddy and Poland is gonna park the bus and hope Lewandowski pull a goal out of his ass.

Argentina's gonna comfortably finish 1st.


Honestly, i'm seriously considering putting some money on midget and company to win it all. No, this is not a jynx attempt. I wouldn't waste my money just to jynx midget at the world cup :lol

Argentina's group is a cakewalk and their side of the bracket is also nothing special.

Netherlands are a good team but not contender level imo. The English are chokers and already had their fluke deep run in Euro 2020.

France has been steadily declining since World Cup 2018. Struggling immensely against lesser competition these days.

The stars seem aligned for Argentina tbh imho.

[DAF86]

FAP :lol

If i actually thought that, i wouldn't have called Argentina's road to this WC trophy almost flawlessly, before they had even played a single minute of football in Qatar :lol

You on the other hand, showed absolutely 0 faith in your countrymen and thought Portugal was gonna win it all.

You shouldn't be allowed to celebrate your country ringing tbh :lol

The goods:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT9scCCpW8Dm0yw7E_QrEoDaJg3nNPeH gTMeg&usqp=CAU

[DAF86]

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/original/4X/2/0/9/20948384c3196014fc9967b29ee9bc00b8a78c79.jpeg

Nothing left to accomplish.

[resistanze]

Upgraded back to GOD, been a long road tbh

[Bynumite]

:lmao :lmao


I was right about Penaldo being finished, you on the other hand :lmao

But you've been saying Ronaldo is done for the past 10 years or so :lol

Imagine being so intellectually dishonest, that you decide to do a victory lap and pat yourself on the back, when Ronaldo finally shows signs of physical decline at damn near 40 :lmao

A decade after your initial comment and after Ronaldo spent the last 10 years proving you wrong :lol

[Bynumite]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT9scCCpW8Dm0yw7E_QrEoDaJg3nNPeH gTMeg&usqp=CAU

I posted facts. You post unfunny memes, because you know i'm right and you don't have an argument to stand on :lol

Your capitulation is duly noted, FAP.

I called your country's ring from the start. ME.

You tried to speak it into existence in 2018 and crashed and burned badly :lol

This WC you showed absolutely no faith in your countrymen.

FAP :lol

[DMX7]

Would be pretty awesome is inter miami cf get Messi. I might actually go to a game, lol.

[DAF86]

Bynumite losing his sanity right in front of our eyes. :lol

[lefty20]

Ngl, I'd legit start watching Soccer if Messi were to come to US.

[DAF86]

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/original/4X/e/1/2/e127e6fabdd27d6a85f01d9ae83fbbd47dbb1ea4.jpeg

Life before and after GOD.

[DAF86]

First player ever to score in the group stage, round of 16, quarters, semis and final.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

But you've been saying Ronaldo is done for the past 10 years or so :lol

Imagine being so intellectually dishonest, that you decide to do a victory lap and pat yourself on the back, when Ronaldo finally shows signs of physical decline at damn near 40 :lmao

A decade after your initial comment and after Ronaldo spent the last 10 years proving you wrong :lol


A decade? Now you’re just making stuff up. Just own up that you had a shit take my friend. It happens.

Messi > Ronaldo

Proceed

[lefty]

:worthy: Team Leader Emi Martinez leading Messi to another NT success

[pgardn]

Mc Allister came off Brighton's bench last year in many games and is not even close to the best player on that team.
He plays for Argentina and was absolutely essential. That little fkr ran his damned ass off and made a for a very handy playmaker for Argentina; he is asked to try to score goals for Brighton and its not worked out that well. You ask Messi if he wants to see McAllister on that side and next to him and thats a big YES.

So to see a guy play a very different role for a WC winner and see how good players can be with the correct players around them is an eye opener.

[DAF86]

https://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/attachments/_128047380_telegraph-jpg.63907/

[hater]

:lmao the little jacket they put on this midget was cute

Niga looking like a leprechaun out there :lmao

[DAF86]

https://cadenaser.com/resizer/63dcQM8CfNsiLHSiGTg-XcsEUeA=/736x552/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisaradio/E7ZU2KQN6ZBEHAHE7QPOVHMJJM.jpg

With his "We are champions" post, Messi breaks the record for the most instagram likes ever. The one thing Cristiano had on his favour. :lol

[lefty]

Explanation: it’s a Montreal station named Lionel Groulx

https://twitter.com/toulastake/status/1605330964460208130

[pgardn]

Explanation: it’s a Montreal station named Lionel Groulx

https://twitter.com/toulastake/status/1605330964460208130

So do the French Canadians root for France?



When I was in Canada in line to make a purchase the owner was speaking French to everyone in front of me.
I got kind of nervous trying to figure out if my merci would sound proper and before I was ready the owner was already speaking to me in English. I’m in good shape so I did not think I was singled out for being fat American. so I asked how the owner knew I was American. She said I dressed too casually for vacation and that Americans generally did this. Blue Jeans and a fkn T shirt … Damn I’m up there kayaking and I gotta dress up? (Just thought about this incident from the picture, weird…)

Wtf Left man? Seriously. It was just for food by the ocean? I cannot get fn seafood in an outdoor eatery? No waiters, just sit at a wood table?
Probably was just too good looking:eyebrows

[FrostKing]

Maradona's legacy must now decrease

Maradona & Messi are certainly 2 of the greatest attackers but overall players? If that is true then Argentina would have much more than 2 WC's in that time span (nearly 50 years).

Current day youngsters acting as if Defenders and GKs don't belong on a GOAT list.

[lefty]

So do the French Canadians root for France?



When I was in Canada in line to make a purchase the owner was speaking French to everyone in front of me.
I got kind of nervous trying to figure out if my merci would sound proper and before I was ready the owner was already speaking to me in English. I’m in good shape so I did not think I was singled out for being fat American. so I asked how the owner knew I was American. She said I dressed too casually for vacation and that Americans generally did this. Blue Jeans and a fkn T shirt … Damn I’m up there kayaking and I gotta dress up? (Just thought about this incident from the picture, weird…)

Wtf Left man? Seriously. It was just for food by the ocean? I cannot get fn seafood in an outdoor eatery? No waiters, just sit at a wood table?
Probably was just too good looking:eyebrows
lol that's weird

Where were you in Canada?


Ans for rooting for France, there are a few french canadians simps with an inferiority complex who root for France, but I would say most of french canadians don't give a shit about France tbh

[ElNono]

Maradona's legacy must now decrease

Maradona & Messi are certainly 2 of the greatest attackers but overall players? If that is true then Argentina would have much more than 2 WC's in that time span (nearly 50 years).

Current day youngsters acting as if Defenders and GKs don't belong on a GOAT list.

Both took Argentina to 4 World Cup finals… that’s pretty exceptional.

Ultimately the lesson is that this is a team sport, as Mbappe just found out.

[lefty]

:lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkgboNFXEAE3osC?format=jpg&name=900x900

[diego]

Maradona's legacy must now decrease

Maradona & Messi are certainly 2 of the greatest attackers but overall players? If that is true then Argentina would have much more than 2 WC's in that time span (nearly 50 years).

Current day youngsters acting as if Defenders and GKs don't belong on a GOAT list.

What a retarded argument... Especially when each lost a finals game with their teams depleted and in the final minutes

I'm still waiting for someone to tell me what other player got escorted off the pitch by a nurse for his doping exam, at any level of football- whoever, wherever, whenever I ask nobody can name another player that's happened to...

[DAF86]

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/optimized/4X/1/1/b/11bd744824851ac34086e5b5195a8ea503101294_2_1342x10 00.jpeg

[Ariel]

Maradona's legacy must now decrease

Maradona & Messi are certainly 2 of the greatest attackers but overall players? If that is true then Argentina would have much more than 2 WC's in that time span (nearly 50 years).

Current day youngsters acting as if Defenders and GKs don't belong on a GOAT list.
Huh? What's your point exactly?
Maradona played in 4 world cups: '82 (was eliminated in a group that had champions Italy, and one of the best Brazilian teams ever), '86 (champion and best player), '90 (voted third best player and took Argentina to the finals with an ankle looking like this:
https://media.tycsports.com/files/2022/11/21/507306/tobillo-maradona-italia-1990_w862.webp
and '94 (Argentina steamrolled through the first 2 matches with him, and only lost once taken off the court in a dubious procedure).

As for Messi, he was called upon the first squat at 18 in '06 and was only given a few minutes in a couple of games total in that WC. In '10 Argentina reached the quarterfinals, in '14 made the finals (deserved to win) and was voted best player, in '18 lost to champions France, in '22 won the WC and was voted best player yet again.

All in all, Maradona was truly involved in 3 World Cups (1 champion, 1 final, 1 best player, 1 third best player) and Messi in 4 (1 champion, 1 final, the others lost to champion France and 3rd place Germany, and twice got best player).

I'd take some mind numbing idiotic logic to try to pass those accolades as unimpressive, but to each their own I guess.

Oh, I'm still trying to figure out where those "50 years" you allude to came from...

[DAF86]

cJMOzDszJ0w

[DAF86]

https://mobile.twitter.com/maguyar83/status/1606794660319531009/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1606794660319531009&currentTweetUser=maguyar83

GOD :worthy::worthy:

[Pocho La Pantera]

GOAT Messi, feel bad for Hater and the other Splits or whatever :rollin

[DAF86]

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/original/4X/4/0/3/4031950afa33a8457acd87532e229848e0779c5e.jpeg

[DAF86]

7tOXtYdBeUY

[DAF86]

dRq6FQa7VaQ

[DAF86]

https://www.ole.com.ar/images/2023/01/04/TtxsUTR_3_720x0__1.jpg

[JakeCuenca]

Erm, time for Messi to play as a third banana behind Mbapee and Neymar..Again.

[ElNono]

Erm, time for Messi to play as a third banana behind Mbapee and Neymar..Again.

Hopefully that’s enough hand holding so Mbappe can finally win a Champions League, tbh

[lefty]

Hopefully that’s enough hand holding so Mbappe can finally win a Champions League, tbh
Mbappe won't win the CL until he finally moves to Madrid tbh

[Phenomanul]

Mc Allister came off Brighton's bench last year in many games and is not even close to the best player on that team.
He plays for Argentina and was absolutely essential. That little fkr ran his damned ass off and made a for a very handy playmaker for Argentina; he is asked to try to score goals for Brighton and its not worked out that well. You ask Messi if he wants to see McAllister on that side and next to him and thats a big YES.

So to see a guy play a very different role for a WC winner and see how good players can be with the correct players around them is an eye opener.

That's part of Scaloni's talent. In assessing what parts make a better whole. His track record is evidence of it.

[Phenomanul]

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/original/4X/4/0/3/4031950afa33a8457acd87532e229848e0779c5e.jpeg

It's an impressive and exclusive list but let's not ignore that someone like Pelé never wanted to play in Europe (so the UCL was never his to win or lose). Also, I'm not sure how long WC Golden Balls have been awarded (aka WC MVP).

[FrostKing]

Only 471 World Cup winners

:wow

[DAF86]

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/optimized/4X/7/e/0/7e0de77a95f3737deb97565b2bbe51233a009587_2_706x100 0.jpeg

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/optimized/4X/d/b/c/dbc4391ba7103c9d98b0716bb405e92e09532d91_2_706x100 0.jpeg

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/optimized/4X/8/8/8/888e3f0a9c8965224646e1fa203d43d392eb1e72_2_706x100 0.jpeg

Not even top 30 according to France Football. :lol

[DAF86]

voq8e0Caif4?feature=share

[DAF86]

As if he was missing silverware, GOD just won the Argentinian Emmy. :lmao

https://www.ole.com.ar/messi/messi-dibu-martinez-premio-martin-fierro_0_hKUDpzijnS.amp.html

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpZ_ZVJXgAIaHzL.jpg

[DAF86]

m6iiQpHxIz0?feature=share

[FrostKing]

Messi apologized how he acted towards Holland

Good move. I respect that. He was caught up in the moment. Good man.

[DAF86]

YKBT6qpbmPk

[lefty]

Messi apologized how he acted towards Holland

Good move. I respect that. He was caught up in the moment. Good man.

ok I can respect that

[lefty]

Penalty for Argentina!

[DAF86]

Titles since 2004.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrHhlSbakAAiB6t?format=jpg&name=900x900

[lefty]

Indeed, impressive accomplishments by Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Enzo, Dibu, ADM and Scaloni

[DAF86]

Indeed, impressive accomplishments by Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Enzo, Dibu, ADM and Scaloni

They don't have as many trophies though.

[FrostKing]

Indeed, impressive accomplishments by Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Enzo, Dibu, ADM and Scaloni
Penalty

Ronaldinho, Henry & Eto
Spanish golden age
Neymar & Suarez in prime

[DAF86]

Penalty

Ronaldinho, Henry & Eto
Spanish golden age
Neymar & Suarez in prime

All of them still with less rings.

[DAF86]

IGeawRX0tUY

Empirical data that shows GOD is still the best player in the World.

[lefty]

:lol no

[DAF86]

:lol no

Compelling argument bro.

[lefty]

Compelling argument bro.
A lot of players have adjusted, not just Messi

[DAF86]

A lot of players have adjusted, not just Messi

I don't know what you are trying to say, I just posted that video to show that Messi still leads all the categories, tbh. :lol

[lefty]

I don't know what you are trying to say, I just posted that video to show that Messi still leads all the categories, tbh. :lol
IDK tbh

[pgardn]

I cant wait for Messi to peter out a join an oil league like Ronaldo.
Two former great players making money in shit leagues.

[ElNono]

Indeed, impressive accomplishments by Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Enzo, Dibu, ADM and Scaloni

Don't forget De Paul...

[lefty]

Don't forget De Paul...

nikka is a warrior tbh

[DAF86]

Most goals in finals.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrWtMGDakAgwkEq?format=jpg&name=900x900

lol GOD almost doubling suppossed "big game player" Sidenaldo. :lol

[lefty]

Most goals in finals.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrWtMGDakAgwkEq?format=jpg&name=900x900

lol GOD almost doubling suppossed "big game player" Sidenaldo. :lol

:lol how many goals vs Rennes today?

oh right, Leocarried lost 2-0, at home to mighty Rennes

But I can’t blame him tbh

No Infantino, Scaloni, Dibu, Di Maria Enzo and Alvarez

[DAF86]

:lol how many goals vs Rennes today?

oh right, Leocarried lost 2-0, at home to mighty Rennes

But I can’t blame him tbh

No Infantino, Scaloni, Dibu, Di Maria Enzo and Alvarez

But I thought these matches were the ones he was suppossed to thrive on. :lol

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsQ-QfTXoAAXvYx?format=jpg&name=large

Undisputed GOAT of international play.

[lefty]

That's a lot of stat padding for so few trophies while being carried to win said trophies :lol

[DAF86]

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/original/4X/4/8/5/485784e030c86a35e3eed4750652eab39e159c01.png

Remember when the narrative was that he didn't perform for the NT? :lol

[DAF86]

That's a lot of stat padding for so few trophies while being carried to win said trophies :lol

Few trophies? How many player do you know with more than 3 international rings? :lol

[lefty]

Few trophies? How many player do you know with more than 3 international rings? :lol
I mean he had lost a lot of Finals before actual team leaders came along tbh
But better late than never I guess :lol

[lefty]

Thr Messi virus :lol

[GAustex]

All Messi does is walk around
Slowly

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/1sm9dgk/Screenshot-20230403-113359-Chrome.png

[lefty]

:lol the walking and not scoring vs farmers combined with the fact that Scaloni and Dibu led Argentina beat France in the WC, must hurt

[DAF86]

All these languages and Petit chose to speak facts.

mGmVYQlAssU

[lefty]

:lol booed by Argentina fans a few years ago and now booed by his cub fans

Legend :worthy:

[GAustex]

All Messi does is walk around
Slowly

I was too harsh on Messi
He did more than walk around slowly
Every now and then he would hold his arm up in the air

[lefty]

Every now and then he would hold his arm up in the air
Intense beisbol move tbh

[DAF86]

:lol booed by Argentina fans a few years ago and now booed by his cub fans

Legend :worthy:

When did fan boo Messi in Argentina? :lol

[lefty]

When did fan boo Messi in Argentina? :lol

idk, I’m not making shit up but he must have been at some point :lol

[DAF86]

Funny stat: Messi has the most goals contributions for PSG this season.

:lol PSG fans
:lol mad they got cucked in the WC
:lol trying to find a scapegoat
:lol Getting mad because Messi walks
:lol didn't they watch him at Barca and Argentina?
:lol Every GOAT ever walked when getting to this level
:lol Messi still won everything there is to win by walking when the team around him isn't a complete mess

[DAF86]

idk, I’m not making shit up but he must have been at some point :lol

Nah, never. For a player to get booed at a game, you need a sizeable amount of people on board for them to get heard. Messi was always loved by the majority here. Only a few loud dumbasses criticized him.

[DAF86]

Most goal contributions this season:

Messi- 58
Haaland- 54
Mbappe- 50
Neymar- 40
Rashford- 39

Still at the top after all these years. :lol

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtOENafaAAA5Tby?format=jpg&name=small

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtOSVBIaYAEwSuX?format=jpg&name=small

[lefty]

Ronaldo also played in England and Italy, didn’t play in France tbh :lol

[DAF86]

Ronaldo also played in England and Italy, didn’t play in France tbh :lol

So? It's easier to score goals in those leagues than in France. :lol

[lefty]

So? It's easier to score goals in those leagues than in France. :lol

BREH

[DAF86]

BREH

Don't BREH me, son. There are actual stats to prove this. :lol

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtwgLaUWIAIoIkC?format=jpg&name=small

If the Golden Ball was determined by goal contributions.

[DAF86]

lW5aID18zSM

[lefty]

Only DAF86 would be interested in that topic

[DAF86]

Only DAF86 would be interested in that topic

Bro, don't dismiss such a great research work.

[lefty]

:lol Ghosting and losing at home vs 10 men mighty Lorient

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/Kw00vYd/Screenshot-20230502-131031-Chrome.png

[lefty]

So?

Messi wasn’t playing anyway :lol

[Brazil]

:lol what a fucking mess tbh...

PSG FO does not deserve Messi but he is not helping either.

Blow dat shit up already.. what a joke of an organization

[lefty]

:lol what a fucking mess tbh...

PSG FO does not deserve Messi but he is not helping either.

Blow dat shit up already.. what a joke of an organization

They are both to blame, equally

PSG is just a marketing prouect and Messi was more thsn hsppy to sign a big contract, he has been stealing their money since he joined the club.

:lol dude getting paid for just walking
:lol PSG trying to look tough at the end of the season, knowing Messi is gonna leave anyway

[Brazil]

:lol PSG trying to look tough at the end of the season, knowing Messi is gonna leave anyway

pretty much this tbh... :lol

[ElNono]

Looks like he gonna cash in with the Saudis... big mistake, IMVHO...

[Bynumite]

:lol what a fucking mess tbh...

PSG FO does not deserve Messi but he is not helping either.

Blow dat shit up already.. what a joke of an organization

WTF? :lol Back to back round of 16 exits, after making a final and a semi right before midget joined the club. What has midget done for PSG for them to not deserve him? :lol

Judging by how often he was boo'ed. Seems like PSG fans have been ready to move on from him.

[Bynumite]

Saudi league is the right move imo. He's up there in age and just won a WC. There's literally nothing else to prove. It's time to get that retirement package.

Sure, he could still attempt to go for a CL with a club other than Barcelona, but only Ronaldo fans will hold that against him.

[ElNono]

Going with the murderous Saudis would damage his image, IMO. He can get that retirement package anywhere else. Even if it's for less money, he can still cash out with much bigger sponsorships, etc outside the pitch.

I actually think the MLS might not be a terrible destination right now, just on potential endorsement money alone. Much bigger market, and lots of money to be made.

He's transcended the sport, everybody knows who he is, even in the US.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Saudi league is the right move imo. He's up there in age and just won a WC. There's literally nothing else to prove. It's time to get that retirement package.

Sure, he could still attempt to go for a CL with a club other than Barcelona, but only Ronaldo fans will hold that against him.

I think he's good enough for 1-2 more years in Europe, but no more CL's for him but it's all good after last December

[ElNono]

Definitely now is the time to cash out, tbh... not that he needs the money, but might as well milk it while it's there.

Just saying that as the time approaches to be a former player, his image and public perception is going to be what's most valuable, tbh...

The Saudis are a ruthless theocracy and he has no need to be explaining why he's supporting a government that stone women to death, murders journalists, etc...

[FrostKing]

Going with the murderous Saudis would damage his image, IMO. He can get that retirement package anywhere else. Even if it's for less money, he can still cash out with much bigger sponsorships, etc outside the pitch.

I actually think the MLS might not be a terrible destination right now, just on potential endorsement money alone. Much bigger market, and lots of money to be made.

He's transcended the sport, everybody knows who he is, even in the US.
Bro you just flipped on me

Ya we are talking money too great to avoid. If my Lewandowski takes the pill too I will understand.

But I do believe if our heroes take these payouts they should help the motherland in donations.

[ElNono]

Bro you just flipped on me

Ya we are talking money too great to avoid. If my Lewandowski takes the pill too I will understand.

But I do believe if our heroes take these payouts they should help the motherland in donations.

I'm just talking about who you're really backing when you make moves like these. It's a lot of money for a reason. A global icon like him, he isn't just selling out for a payday, he's also putting a rubber stamp on a ruthless theocracy.

He's probably going to spend just as much time taking photos with the Sheik for PR as playing football.

The US is certainly not scott-free when it comes to it's own share of historic atrocities, but looking at the geopolitics of the moment, I would call it a bad move from an image perspective, which is all he's going to have once he stops kicking the ball.

IMVHO anyways.

[Brazil]

WTF? :lol Back to back round of 16 exits, after making a final and a semi right before midget joined the club. What has midget done for PSG for them to not deserve him? :lol

Judging by how often he was boo'ed. Seems like PSG fans have been ready to move on from him.

Bro... this team has a lot of issue and FO keeps taking dumb decisions after dumb decisions but getting Messi was not of them tbh. Not sending Neymar na puta que pariu, recruting dat dumb coach Galtier, recruiting Ramos, keeping Al Nasser in charge etc etc... those are real dumb decisions

[Brazil]

I'm just talking about who you're really backing when you make moves like these. It's a lot of money for a reason. A global icon like him, he isn't just selling out for a payday, he's also putting a rubber stamp on a ruthless theocracy.

He's probably going to spend just as much time taking photos with the Sheik for PR as playing football.

The US is certainly not scott-free when it comes to it's own share of historic atrocities, but looking at the geopolitics of the moment, I would call it a bad move from an image perspective, which is all he's going to have once he stops kicking the ball.

IMVHO anyways.

I fully agree with you on dat one... I hope he does not take the Ronaldo road, seeing him there is pathetic. MLS would definitely be okay, Pele went there thats the line to follow imho. Ronaldo is tarnishing his legacy for what 200 m more ? his wife is gonna take half anyway.

[DAF86]

The GOD scoring on yet another PSG coronation per par. There's still a part of me that wants him to stay and win that CL in Paris, but they would need to get a real coach and sell Neymar to build a solid team around Messi and Mbappe. Also freeing up #10 for his rightfull owner.

[Brazil]

The GOD scoring on yet another PSG coronation per par. There's still a part of me that wants him to stay and win that CL in Paris, but they would need to get a real coach and sell Neymar to build a solid team around Messi and Mbappe. Also freeing up #10 for his rightfull owner.

I believe Neymar departure is already a deal done, I would also would love to see a Messi/Mbappe with a great coach

[lefty]

I believe Neymar departure is already a deal done, I would also would love to see a Messi/Mbappe with a great coach
Messi needs to go, he is not responsible for the mess but he is part of it; dude doesn't give a shit anymore

Let Neymar and Messi go, surround Mbappe with good Parisian born players like Kyllian because they would actually care about the badge

[Brazil]

Messi needs to go, he is not responsible for the mess but he is part of it; dude doesn't give a shit anymore

Let Neymar and Messi go, surround Mbappe with good Parisian born players like Kyllian because they would actually care about the badge

also true

You are right about Parisian born players, ile de France is the region in the world producing most professional players... If PSG had kept them, the 11 would be simply astonishing and I'm talking only active players here...

you have Areola, Kounde, Ferlan Mendy, Guerreiro, Mukiel, Upamecano, Kante, Pogba, Dombele, Mahrez, Coman.... even without Kilian that's a fucking great 11.

[lefty]

also true

You are right about Parisian born players, ile de France is the region in the world producing most professional players... If PSG had kept them, the 11 would be simply astonishing and I'm talking only active players here...

you have Areola, Kounde, Ferlan Mendy, Guerreiro, Mukiel, Upamecano, Kante, Pogba, Dombele, Mahrez, Coman.... even without Kilian that's a fucking great 11.
Yep pretty good team tbh

You can add Kolo Muani and Nkunku to that list

[FrostKing]

Off to MLS? Surprising.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Off to MLS? Surprising.

Nope, Barca. But La Liga has declined like crazy lately.

Still, it'll be nice to give him a proper send off.

[lefty]

Tax evader going to Florida of course :lol

[Darth_Pelican]

Murica retirement tour

[lefty]

:lol And Apple TV rights, let's see if the MLSPA says something about that

[lefty20]

:lol And Apple TV rights, let's see if the MLSPA says something about that

Is Apple TV the only way to watch Inter Miami, besides illegal streams?

I saw that his contract is not done yet. What are the odds he suits up for their upcoming game on the 10th?

[ElNono]

Takin' his talents to South Beach!

[lefty]

Takin' his talents to South Beach!
Prime destination for LeRoid and LeHGH

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/yN8Q2hg/Screenshot-20230613-094007-Chrome.png

Amigo coasting after stockpiling the most penalties in a Tourney

"Penalty for Messi" is officially retired from World Cup play

[DAF86]

https://i.ibb.co/yN8Q2hg/Screenshot-20230613-094007-Chrome.png

Amigo coasting after stockpiling the most penalties in a Tourney

"Penalty for Messi" is officially retired from World Cup play

His actual quote was: "I don't think i will play". Far from "official", tbh.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

https://i.ibb.co/yN8Q2hg/Screenshot-20230613-094007-Chrome.png

Amigo coasting after stockpiling the most penalties in a Tourney

"Penalty for Messi" is officially retired from World Cup play

Take away the penalties and he's still the best player at that WC

[ElNono]

I know he's getting a share of all MLS merchandise on this deal, but Adidas would be irresponsible not to create a shoe line with his brand as well.

Honestly, if he plays the long game, the $1b from the Saudis is going to look like chump change, tbh...

[playblair]

soccer in america.......no african american superstar........no care from the people.......messi is not a star in america.......

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F09lfuvWIAE0fC_?format=jpg&name=small

[lefty]

Nobody in that store trying to help a midget

Americans are vile people

[FrostKing]

soccer in america.......no african american superstar........no care from the people.......messi is not a star in america.......

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F09lfuvWIAE0fC_?format=jpg&name=small
Needs a backwards hat, hoodie and underwear male ass showing

[ElNono]

lmao @ Kardashian and Lebron at the game... 'Murica!

[playblair]

this is the player u futbol fans call the :king........ all he does is walk around the pitch & watch others.........very underwhelming player.........wondolowski is a better mls player than messi........

[Darth_Pelican]

What a storybook ending lol

[DAF86]

this is the player u futbol fans call the :king........ all he does is walk around the pitch & watch others.........very underwhelming player.........wondolowski is a better mls player than messi........

You are 15 on this pic, bro.

https://turivers3.b-cdn.net/original/4X/9/7/5/975dedd68cf3073e32e64b5b8acf5453c3528b72.jpeg

[DMX7]

I didn't used to be a Messi fan but what can you say? What a legend.

[ElNono]

this is the player u futbol fans call the :king........ all he does is walk around the pitch & watch others.........very underwhelming player.........wondolowski is a better mls player than messi........

All these posts age like shit, tbh

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/qxRH2SH/Screenshot-20230722-022450-Chrome.png

Always gonna be 2nd story in USA

Few of my Polak bros in USA enjoyed the festivities. Well done my favorite midget.

[lefty]

lmao @ Kardashian and Lebron at the game... 'Murica!

:lol tbh