17 Jun 2026 02:13:41
Watching the Argentina Algeria game. 2 offside decisions. Took seconds to rule the goals out. The Prem would have taken 4 minutes each. Why?
17 Jun 2026 03:43:13
Messi hat-trick. I know opinions vary, but I still say he's the best player I've ever seen.
17 Jun 2026 04:37:12
We have out Messi in Salah but apparently he is done and just not good enough now.
{Ed078's Note - you think last season was Messi like?
17 Jun 2026 05:34:27
Messi is the Goat.
17 Jun 2026 05:35:55
Fat Ronaldo was the apex player. At his peak he was Messi x Ronaldo. He was unplayable for a few seasons against far better defenders
17 Jun 2026 06:26:40
As much as I've loved Salah, Messi is streets ahead as a player. Game intelligence, close control, and, most importantly, execution after making the right decision.
Think of how many times Mo tries something and you're like 'what was that'. You'll rarely say that whilst watching Messi. Decision making and ability on a different level.
17 Jun 2026 07:32:31
Yes Messi also has had avg seasons after 8 consecutive banger seasons.
So Salah, we judge on last season while rest get the excuse of Slot tactics. Great!
17 Jun 2026 07:44:58
Really? I said a few years ago I'd cash in on Salah. Don't get me wrong, he will go down as one of our greats, but if you had Bobby, Trent and Mane feeding you for several years, you'd even put a few away. That's not belittling him as a player, I didn't mention him, I commented on Messi and his performance level year after year.
Rarely injured, despite being kicked to pieces at times (cough cough scumbag Real defenders), and still going strong now.
I've played and coached at a decent level, pro for one year before I was found out, and I stand by what I've said. Best I've seen, and I've seen games at Anfield starting late 70's.
17 Jun 2026 07:57:32
Did you see the goals?
First, keeper flaps it into the top corner.
Second, keeper spills an easy save straight to him.
Third, will give him that one, tidy finish but should be scoring those if he is that amazing!
17 Jun 2026 08:30:58
@Rola, if you genuinely rated R9, you wouldn't call him "fat Ronaldo", lad.
17 Jun 2026 08:33:11
Maradona was by far the best player ever, watch him play on pitches that looked like a school pitch, no protection from referees and defenders who could boot you up in the air.
By far the best player ever.
17 Jun 2026 09:22:04
Navy, I think he may be referring to the original and far better for a couple of years, Ronaldo.
17 Jun 2026 09:34:08
In response to the OP, I feel the PGMOL want a piece of the limelight, hence, we spend more time after each game talking about VAR and their staff being consistently inconsistent.
17 Jun 2026 09:40:01
In Spanish-speaking countries - I am bilingual - "gordito", "little fat one", is a term of endearment. R9 is absolutely adored in Barcelona. He is, with Digger, my favourite player ever - ask Nesta and Maldini as well. He did it in three separate leagues before the age of 23. He's my GOAT. I don't think that's at all controversial.
17 Jun 2026 10:23:03
You will refer to Ronaldo as either Ronaldo (Nazario), R9 or the real Ronaldo. Fat Ronaldo is unacceptable.
The other one is Cristiano, Penaldo or Crynaldo.
17 Jun 2026 10:25:54
If we're talking snippets of a player's talent, then Ronaldinho is top of the pile, imo. But, we're talking about a career. I still can't go past Messi.
17 Jun 2026 10:30:08
Lofty1979, I agree. The PGMOL want to get in on the show at PL level, same way those other refs like Graham Poll, Mike Dean etc. way back when.
While the refs at these int'l tournaments just get on with things with efficiency, professionalism and rigor. Spot the difference.
17 Jun 2026 10:34:45
What nonsense, Burkey. Salah had his best season numbers wise last year and there was no Mane or Firmino last season, as I recall. Some people will never give the man the respect he deserves. Shocking fans, imo.
17 Jun 2026 10:42:44
Considering you've recently soiled the bed here and made yourself a pariah, I'll disregard your whine and call him what I please. At least I've met him and chanted his name from the crowd when he was at Inter.
17 Jun 2026 08:35:44
ed078, Messi scored a combined 32 goals ins 2 seasons at PSG, when he was a similar age as Salah, in a sh**te league.
{Ed078's Note - Square peg in a round hole at PSG.