ballon d'or

[Red Phoenix]

I hate to say it too, but Ronaldo. First there's the goals he scored, but then there's his assists for the scum and the skill he showed to make some of those assists, plus the way he's also been great for man utd in attacks where he didn't get the assists, in the build up, etc.

 

I really don't like the way he plays because he goes down too easy, but even though he goes down so fucking often he still manages to do so much. Fuck knows what that guy would come up with if he stayed on his feet and battled for every ball like Shearer in his prime, it'd probably be frightening.

 

So I'd give him the ballon d'or, then give him 5 hours footage of shearer in his prime and tell him that's what he's capable of, but then I'd only be shooting myself in the foot because I love Liverpool and Barca, and he's gonna be playing for one of their rivals either way.

 

He's like a fucking bane to me that guy. I can't win.

 

edit : there's also the fact that I've always favoured players that dribble and create to actual full on scorers too, or players that dribble and create aswell as score, so there's always going to be a hint of bias with me on that too.

[aws]

what weight are they supposed to give to international football? If it's equal weight with club football then torres has a good chance - otherwise forget it.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

I'm voting for Titus Bramble. Again.

[Guido]

Reckon it will be :

 

1st place : Ronaldo

2nd Place : Torres

3rd Place : Messi

 

But i fuckin hope it isn't.

 

Also reckon Kaka will get a lot of votes as all the religious Southern European types spunk all over him yet again.

 

Gotta say Casillas has been awesome though. Genuinely deserves 3rd Place IMO.

[Unrighteous]

Torres will win. Ronaldo does fuck all for Portugal.

[Catch22]

Even if international football is heavily weighted,Casillas deserves it more than Torres I'm afraid... I think he contributed more to Spain's win & also RM won La Liga with a defense seemingly coached at Newc whilst we were only 4th.

 

If it is about club football, the Mancs won the CL which is the top trophy. So Ronaldo will unfortuantely get it.

 

Moreover Casillas/Torres will probably split votes, which helps the LadyBoy. Perhaps we should tactically campaign for Scholes & hope that splits the dirty Mancs' votes!

[Code]

Kaka and Ronaldinho think Messi should win it.

 

 

Kaka And 'Dinho: Messi For Ballon D'Or

The Argentine wizard is expected to be entangled in a feisty face off with the Portuguese ace as both players are desperate to get their hands on the Golden Ball.

 

Kaka won the award last term as he scooped up the World Player of the Year tag in the process.

 

Messi and Ronaldo are the clear favourites this time but Kaka and Ronaldinho believe the Barcelona man will edge Ronaldo.

 

"Messi deserves the Ballon d'Or," Kaka told La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

 

"He is an authentic world-class player. Cristiano Ronaldo also deserves to win but I can only see Messi as my successor.

 

"I admire his ability and the way he controls the football, he is the type of player you always want in your team."

 

Ronaldinho also had some words on his former team mate but he feels Kaka deserves it too.

 

"I would give the award to each of my friends. Therefore Kaka and Messi," 'Dinho said.

 

"My friends should be kept happy, so I suggest a double award. One each for Messi and Kaka."

 

With the race for the award so close, no-one really knows who will end up taking the prize.

 

Reports suggest Ronaldo will edge it for his brilliant season last term where he lead his side to the Premier League and Champions League trophies.

 

Goal.com - AC Milan - Kaka And 'Dinho: Messi For Ballon D'Or

[Paul]

Amazing though Torres' season was last year, I think Ronaldo's was better. The European Cup and league double along with 40+ goals is incredible.

[mcflynn]

Has to be Ronaldo surely. He was unbelievable last season.

[mcflynn]

Torres will win. Ronaldo does fuck all for Portugal.

 

Thats rubbish.

[Red House]

Casillas. He's the one who's won something at both club and international level, and with the performances to go with it.

[Liam]

I think Messi should myself purely because he's refreshing to watch.

 

Ronaldo for his Champions League win and Torres for his European Championship exploits will probably finish in the top two though I suppose.

[Manny]

Premier League aside, what did Ronaldo win last season? Last I heard, there was no European Cup last year.

 

Torres is fucking boss, he deserves every award going. Emmy's, Nobel Prize for Chemistry, Rugby League Man of Steel, the lot.

[Woo]

Im a Cassilas fan and all, but dont forget he made the error for Madrid to be knocked out the champions league. He has had a superb season though for club and country, and I think hes been the best in the world, with Pepe a very close second.

[RobbieOR]

Premier League aside, what did Ronaldo win last season? Last I heard, there was no European Cup last year.

 

Torres is fucking boss, he deserves every award going. Emmy's, Nobel Prize for Chemistry, Rugby League Man of Steel, the lot.

Dont forget Mr universe,Hes got my vote for sure!

[Unrighteous]

We're going to bounce in a minute.

[Stu Monty]

Casillas is rubbish. I know you'll want me to back that up with some sort of logic or reason but I'm not going to because it's a fact. Live with it, bedwetters.

[RSM]

Casillas is rubbish. I know you'll want me to back that up with some sort of logic or reason but I'm not going to because it's a fact. Live with it, bedwetters.

 

Casillas would never survive in the prem.