Lionel Messi

[Mathewbet1]

In all seriousness if he keeps to this level for the next 5 years there wont be a debate who was / is the best ever it will be him. Even Maradona did not have his goals output. and Pele scored a lot of his 1000 or so goals in 'jumpers for goal posts' games.

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

He's already blitzed Rivaldo's Champions league tally.

 

He's only 22. It's scary to think what he's gonna achieve in the next 10 years or so.

[SCOUSE TAPAS]

When you also realise that probably the only player in the world who can tame him on the pitch plays for us ,I feel like crying thinking of the shite season we have have had.

 

The world cup could be something special with Argentina and Spain.

 

I say could be as it all depends on Diego staying off the Peruvian marching dust and picking a settled side.

[ODZ]

In all seriousness if he keeps to this level for the next 5 years there wont be a debate who was / is the best ever it will be him. Even Maradona did not have his goals output. and Pele scores a lot of his 1000 or so goals in 'jumpers for goal posts' games.

 

It's scary, isn't it. My dad has always said that Maradona was the greatest ever and no player has come close to his level. He laughed when people compared Zidane and Ronaldinho in their prime to Maradona.

 

But you know what, a couple of months ago, he said: "You know, he's the closest thing I've ever seen to Maradona. He's getting there".

[Brownie]

I just don't know what to say about him that hasn't already been said. Absolutely unbelievable.

 

It's a privilege watching him play.

[Unrighteous]

I was giggling when people were saying that Arsenal would advance...

[Evil_Ways]

If he continues like this, then yeah he should be considered the best ever. No doubt. The only thing to stop him would be an injury where he looses some of his pace, hope he stays clear of that.

[Joey8FrogsLegs]

It's scary, isn't it. My dad has always said that Maradona was the greatest ever and no player has come close to his level. He laughed when people compared Zidane and Ronaldinho in their prime to Maradona.

 

But you know what, a couple of months ago, he said: "You know, he's the closest thing I've ever seen to Maradona. He's getting there".

 

I agree 100% with your dad.

[Joey8FrogsLegs]

When you also realise that probably the only player in the world who can tame him on the pitch plays for us ,I feel like crying thinking of the shite season we have have had.

 

Why bring Insua into this?

[Sweeney287]

Just sat there watching him play today and was laughing at how he was making long term professionals make stupid mistakes and make some look like yard dogs.

 

Fabulous player.

[col06]

Why bring Insua into this?

 

:biggrin:

[Magic Sponge]

Sensational player.

 

Shame about his barnet.

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Sensational player.

 

Shame about his barnet.

 

He's allowed to have one flaw.

[Brownie]

I'll never forget Messi's performance at Old Trafford in the semi-final a couple of years ago when the Mancs actually beat them. Barca were infuriating that night, playing one too many passes etc. It was practically the same side as Guardiola has now but it was clear that season that Rijkaard had lost control.

 

Messi was just unbelievable; he kept walking past them all night and was totally let down by his team mates.

[Hand Shandy]

As I recall, he'd only just come back from an injury that night as well.

[Owen]

Really hope he gets to reach his full potential. Unbelievable. And scary.

[Liam]

I was giggling when people were saying that Arsenal would advance...

 

I thought Arsenal could do it with a bit of luck. When they scored first I thought Barcelona might panic a bit. How wrong was I. Arsene Wenger did nothing to try and change the course of the game though which for Arsenal fans must be disappointing. I couldnt see us going there and losing 4-1 as its the kind of situation Rafa thrives in (being underdog).

 

I just pray there are no English sides left in it this time tomorrow night!

[Unrighteous]

I just pray there are no English sides left in it this time tomorrow night!

 

A-fucking-greed.

[SCOUSE TAPAS]

Why bring Insua into this?

 

I didn't I meant Lucas.:whistle:

[Newport]

I don't think Arbeloa can cope with him anymore. He's grown a lot as a player only the last couple of seasons, especially after Ronaldinho left. We'll see on Saturday, but I highly doubt it, and I surely hope he doesn't.

[mht1892]

The type of form he's in there could be another applause for a rival player just like when ronaldinho was unPlayable a couple of seasons ago and scored a hat trick...

[DJLJ]

Absolute joy to watch. Ran out of things to say about him quite a while ago.

 

Totally agree.

[WaltonRed]

He's getting close to the best i've ever seen.

 

The 3rd goal was one you dream of scoring, kop end against the shite!

[zigackly]

I think the fourth goal may actually have been the best, but all of them were exquisite.

[ReddOrDedd]

At the end of the day, we watch top-class players because they can do things we can't do, but we dream of doing. Messi does things that top-class professional players dream of doing, but can't do.

 

I seriously think he might be the best ever, and this from someone who watched Maradona in his pomp.