The Footie Thread

[Bazz]

I completely agree

There can be few complaints about Messi winning many of his previous ones, as one of the best of all time. Unless from maybe Ronaldo. But, to win it last year at Inter Miami was very much the World Cup vote, not the best player in the world at that time.

There is no doubt that Haaland was robbed - was poor that they voted Messi based on the World Cup 12 months previously

Half the journos probably wrote Messi in at number one out of pure muscle memory.

 

[Don Barzini]

Am I the only one who doesn’t give a shiny s*** who wins the Ballon d’Or?!

 

[RichA]

Am I the only one who doesn’t give a shiny s*** who wins the Ballon d’Or?!

I'm more invested in Bake Off.

 

[Morfeen75]

Well, no, in reality it's just that we've had the two greatest players of all time battling it out for the last 15 years. Prior to that it has been won by the likes of Cannavaro and Sammer. Of course goals take the headlines, but I don't think an award for the best outright player in the world should favour any particular position or role. It is hard to compare apples and oranges of course, with defensive v attacking players, but I think it's good that someone like Rodri gets recognised for the huge impact he's made.

Vinicius only managed 15 league goals last season to Rodri's 8 as well - it's not like he was ripping it up at goal-per-game levels like other top La Liga players we've seen in the past. Benzema for example when he won had scored 27 league goals the previous season, so that was fair enough.

Excluding Messi and Ronaldo i would bet most winners of the award have been forwards. You're welcome to disagree with my opinion.

 

[Orikoru]

Excluding Messi and Ronaldo i would bet most winners of the award have been forwards. You're welcome to disagree with my opinion.

Of course they have, that doesn't mean they should have been. As we said - goals just dominate the headlines.

 

[Swango1980]

Am I the only one who doesn’t give a shiny s*** who wins the Ballon d’Or?!

Definitely not.

Although, you will definitely change your tune if Chris Wood wins it next year, forcing Real Madrid to boycott it yet again

 

[Junior]

Cheers

Seems a bit strange that he agrees etc and he may well not take charge until next week

Sporting flexing a bit and you can’t blame them really. They’re trying to drag it out for every penny.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Of course they have, that doesn't mean they should have been. As we said - goals just dominate the headlines.

Multiple defenders have won , think Beckenbaur won it twice

Just the one GK I think

It is easier for forwards to stand out but the award should be open to all

 

[AmandaJR]

Am I the only one who doesn’t give a shiny s*** who wins the Ballon d’Or?!

Usually yes - more interested this year

 

[Morfeen75]

Of course they have, that doesn't mean they should have been. As we said - goals just dominate the headlines.

Without goals the game is nothing.

 

[Orikoru]

Without goals the game is nothing.

Without goalkeepers it wouldn't be much of a game either.

 

[CountLippe]

Am I the only one who doesn’t give a shiny s*** who wins the Ballon d’Or?!

This 100%. Football is a team game and the best team is identifiable by winning leagues etc. Individual awards are subjective, and to be honest a popularity competition.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Sporting flexing a bit and you can’t blame them really. They’re trying to drag it out for every penny.

Looks like Sporting saying it’s a done deal

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'm more invested in Bake Off.

Still disappointed about last night's result

 

[Tashyboy]

Is it forgotten that he isn't actually that good?

I mean days gone by you played Madrid and you feared figo, Ronaldo (both of them) zindane

Does anyone really fear him?

To be honest when he was up against Walker. He had Junior in his pocket. No denying he is good. But as Guilin Ballage said. He does it in one part of the pitch.

 

[Norrin Radd]

Some cracking carabao games on this evening. Could be a night of shock results.

 

[Swango1980]

To be honest when he was up against Walker. He had Junior in his pocket. No denying he is good. But as Guilin Ballage said. He does it in one part of the pitch.

Bit like when Mainoo had Rodri in his pocket in the FA Cup Final

 

[Tashyboy]

Bit like when Mainoo had Rodri in his pocket in the FA Cup Final

Dint stop him getting a Balon Dor.

 

[Tashyboy]

Based on City's results with/without him, Rodri is one of the most influential players of all time.

Very true, however since Rodri has been out injured, City are unbeaten it has suprised a lot of City fans.

 

[Skytot]

Wonder what’s happening with United and Amorin


Seems the agreement with the clubs is sorted but nothing confirmed with the manager and he is looking like he will be in charge at the weekend and maybe for the CL game ?

Can I correct your there . Utd are not a champions league team, they are in the Europa.