Ronaldo's comments

Look, you never know - he might actually grow up. The boys got the talent to become the next "big thing" (and by big thing I mean in the rnaks of Pele/Maradonna/Puskas/Di Stefano). He could be considered the greatest talent ever to play - however, he needs to up his game big time to achieve that. Messi does not have the talent (and sheer physcial prowess) Ronaldo has, but he has guts and the mental strength to beat Ronaldo with 5ft cane. It's all up to Ronaldo whether he can actually use his potential to it's fullest. either that, or he becomes like Maradonna - a legend that never quite did his best (Maradonna himself says he would have been 3X the player he was if he had stayed off the coke)...
 
Funny how i agreed with you in an earlier post and in this one i 100% disagree.

Messi has more talent than Ronaldo. I have this debate with friends all the time and we sit for hours analysing youtube, footytube, dvds of both players.

One thing is extremely evident in all the footage we watch. Messi penetrates the defence like a hot knife through butter, it doesnt matter if there are 4 defenders - Messi will take them all on, beat them and lay it off to someone. They simply cannot take the ball away from him.

Ronaldo DOESNT DO THAT. Next time u watch him play, he does the step over so many times bu 70% of the time he doesnt beat the player. His best asset is doing the cross over and kicking the ball and sprinting to it. He is an awesome player, but if u compare skill with a ball - Messi will win it absolutely hands down.

Now Ronaldo might have other areas of his game where he excels in. Like free kicks, headers, speed. But for me, beating defenders is where the REAL ''skill'' comes into play.
 
Apples and Oranges...

Skill with the ball is the be all and end all of footy. Off the ball movement, physical strength and using the proverbial head are all just as important... Thats my point... I won't argue that Ronaldo has better ball skills (because he doesnt and never will)... but again, as a COMPLETE footballer (all aspects of the game, averaged out) he is superior to Messi. I personally hate Ronaldo's step overs. They are ugly compared to the trickery that Messi produces. Just don't say Messi is as good overall as Ronaldo - because frankly he is not (atleast not yet... this dicussion would have more power when both players hit their late 20's). Until then - enjoy them both (I do) and wait for even better players to (hopefully) come along.
 
Ya, your opinion. I disagree.

Messi has always been better than Ronaldo. Do you watch La Liga every week? Answer honestly please. Cos if you do, you will know that Messi has been doing this every season. His better on/off the ball. He is a far better footballer than Ronaldo in every aspect of the game. Sure he doesnt take free kicks and is not as good in the air.

But those are two aspects that i dont rate as high as tearing a complete team apart with dribbling skill and superb passing. Please dont tell me Ronaldo can match Messi in the passing game, Ronaldo believes when he gets the ball, that he has to score. If he doesnt have the ball, he wants the ball - so he can try and score.

Messi is the complete opposite. Of course he wants to score, but whats more important is opening defences. Sure we can debate whole night about this, but its not gonna change anything.

Iv always believed Messi was better, and if u watch Argentina play or at least every week when Barca plays, Messi does things with the ball that players can only dream about.

This week when Barca took on Recretivo - i was surprised by the always BIASED English Sky commentators. They said,

''Ronaldo has had a great start to the season but there is no denying who the best footballer in the world is. Its Messi, nobody can come near him in football terms''.

That comment surprised me, i think it was the first time an English commentator actually said something non biased.
 
English papers/commentators are the most biased on the planet but after last season's barca v manchester game there was only one person they couldnt stop talking about and that was Messi.

They were amazed that someone could be that good at football.They even commentated how the old trafford crowd went silent when he touched the ball, in anticipation of what was to follow.
 
Listen people - understand my point of view. Ronaldo is a better footballer when taken as a whole. On average you could say. Messi is a wizard with the ball and is far stronger mentally. It's the mental aspect that is key here - because of that he has the determination to always get the ball and keep it under any circumstances. It is because of this that I think he is a better player - not necessarily a better footballer (when taking all skills in unison) than Ronaldo.
 
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You need to watch La liga every week to understand how good a player messi is. Understand that my point of view comes from watching both leagues week in/out.

look at the champs league game a couple of weeks ago, barca were on their way to their first loss (1-0).Messi comes on in the last minute and scores 2 goals in 5 minutes.These types of things he does countless times in la liga.
 
SuPaStA said:
English papers/commentators are the most biased on the planet but after last season's barca v manchester game there was only one person they couldnt stop talking about and that was Messi.

They were amazed that someone could be that good at football.They even commentated how the old trafford crowd went silent when he touched the ball, in anticipation of what was to follow.
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Yup, spot on. Ronaldo is nowhere near Messi. People go on and on about Ronaldo's season last year. They are quik to forget that Messi only played half the matches Ronaldo did, has a better goal per game average as well.

This season, with both players fit - it will be nice wo watch them week in and week out and make comparisons.
 
SuPaStA said:
You need to watch La liga every week to understand how good a player messi is. Understand that my point of view comes from watching both leagues week in/out.
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100%!!!!

Thats my view as well, watching BOTH leagues week in and week out.
 
Reading some footy news and they are chatting about Ronaldo's dissapreaaring act.

Why does he not perform in the big games? Not trying to stir, just a honest question. he is a great player but whenever there is a big game to be played, he folds.
 
Mentally weak - the only thing that is holding him back. He's too childish - his stupid comments over the summer were evident of that.
 
Im watching an interview with K.a.k.a on SS3 now and im amazed at how humble a player with his ability is. Thats something that makes you admire players even if they play for the oposition. Other players who are very humble are messi, gerrard, torres, fabregas, xavi(Just to name a few)
Unfortunately Ronaldo lacks humility, which is quite sad for a player with his ability. Sure the Portugal and United(And later Real Madrid) fans will love him to bits but he will strugle to get recognition from other fans.
 
Ya, i saw that too. K.a.k.a is really humble. Brilliant sportsman, says he just wants to do his best. He enjoys life, only goes out with his wife, doesnt party like other footballers.
 
Fern9do said:
Im watching an interview with K.a.k.a on SS3 now and im amazed at how humble a player with his ability is. Thats something that makes you admire players even if they play for the oposition. Other players who are very humble are messi, gerrard, torres, fabregas, xavi(Just to name a few)
Unfortunately Ronaldo lacks humility, which is quite sad for a player with his ability. Sure the Portugal and United(And later Real Madrid) fans will love him to bits but he will strugle to get recognition from other fans.
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He lacks humility for one comment he made?
 
I cannot stand divers and Ronaldo takes the cake in that department. He spends a lot of time acting on the pitch instead of playing football. He obviously has a lot of talent and nobody disputes that (even though I prefer Messi) but his arrogance is unbelievable.
Stating that he thinks he's no 1, 2 and 3 in the world is simply ridiculous and embarrassing. What fascinates me is how a lot of Man U supporters still support Ronaldo like sheep even though he openly stated he prefers Real Madrid. His lack of loyalty says everything.
 
Globetrotter said:
I cannot stand divers and Ronaldo takes the cake in that department. He spends a lot of time acting on the pitch instead of playing football. He obviously has a lot of talent and nobody disputes that (even though I prefer Messi) but his arrogance is unbelievable.
Stating that he thinks he's no 1, 2 and 3 in the world is simply ridiculous and embarrassing. What fascinates me is how a lot of Man U supporters still support Ronaldo like sheep even though he openly stated he prefers Real Madrid. His lack of loyalty says everything.
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Yeah, it's kind of sad. I know if any player at Liverpool behaved in such a disrespectful way the fans would tell them to eff off. Even if it was Gerrard or Torres. They burnt Gerrard's shirt outside Anfield when he wanted to go to Chelsea in 2005.
But I guess United fans either have low standards or just realise that without Ronaldo they are nothing, so he can pretty much get away with anything(like getting his own team mate sent off in the world cup or claiming to be a 'slave'). Which if you think about it is probably why Ronaldo is so arrogant. kind of like a spoilt brat who knows nothing will happen to him when he catches on ****.

United fans and Ronaldo deserve each other:) Match made in heaven if you asked me:)
 
Lol at all the Ronaldo bashes. It doesn't matter what your'll say, he'll still get the award at the end of the day.
 
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