2015

Defended superbly that 2nd half

Defender knew what he was doing there. Don't be fooled

The vision he has is far better than any other player we've got and we create so much when he plays. I'd take the risk personally.

A lot of space out there going forward. Naismith makes a huge difference to our team, we've really missed him

Come on you Reds

Maybe in the 1980s and 1990s but not these days, Serie A is a much more attacking League than it used to be. Still a hell of a goal return for Ronaldo, but Messi did the exact same and won his Country a major tournament that season. Look it's fine if you prefer Ronaldo he's an exceptional player too, but I personally don't for many reasons. I prefer Messi's style of play and I would rather watch him play any day. I think we are blessed to watch him every time he plays personally. His natural talent is something that comes around once in a generation in my opinion.

I would class 38 goals and 12 assists in 47 matches as ripping it up but if you don't then that's your call

It was based on the 2020/2021 season when he ripped it up again for Barcelona and also won the Copa America with Argentina and was the Tournament's best player. Our media dont really cover La Liga and Copa America though so it's easy to miss these things. He was brilliant that season.

Why would he leave Barcelona for though? He only left because they had to sell him and PSG offered him a contract so he went there, not his fault. I base players on their ability and for me he has shown throughout his career he is the best player certainly in this era. The best dribbler, the best passer, the best assist maker, even the best goal scorer on his average goals per game. Basing a player on the League's they've played in and won you might aswell say Nicolas Anelka is up there with the best ?

But but but but Messi hasn't played in England and would he do it on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke ? I am grateful for Argentina for producing Messi and Maradona - two of the greatest of all time and that's pure natural talent.

Well only 1 year ago he won a Ballon d'or so you could argue that he still is. That being said he is still the best player at the World cup in terms of his entire career and overall ability. I can't think of a player in the World right now who would have done the assist Messi did for Argentina's first goal tonight, can you? Currently Mbappe is better on form and it helps that he has legs that are about 13 years younger than Messi's.

Their players play on the edge and with flair which I find entertaining to watch. England have had some great matches with them over the years and they have produced some brilliant players

Comes across bitter i'm afraid. These things happened a long time ago. I'm sorry to break it to you but since 1966 they have been better than we have been and produced two of the top 5 players of all time in that time. They deserved to beat us in 1986 regardless of a handball and 1998 it was very much 50/50. Their 1970s days were shady stuff but the same could be said for a lot of Country's at different periods of time.

He's 35 course he isn't going to be beating players for pace and dribbling around 3 or 4 like he did when he was Mbappe's age. His individual stats speak for themself

Anything about our own behaviour in the past? Because it's far from a great record. I just think the hate for Argentina is well over the top, purely on a Football basis they are a much more appealing watch than what the Netherlands have been.

Well i'm glad Argentina won and find the pure hate for them a bit over the top. They've produced some absolutely magnificent players over the years. Be great to have an England vs Argentina final. We have some scores to settle

I think a Netherlands vs Croatia semi final would be very underwhelming and would show how weak the Tournament in general, has been in terms of real quality.

He's ruined many a good Champions League fixture. Doesn't allow for any contact at all. Shocking

You don't like Messi?

Game on

I don't think Croatia will beat Argentina.

Good. Netherlands have been negative all Tournament. Lucky to beat Senegal 2-0, lucky to draw against Ecuador and USA couldnt finish their dinner against them. Not the Netherlands we all used to know i'm afraid.

I'd say they both have a huge chance of Winning it considering they will face Croatia in the semis

And people still say Ronaldo is better. Do me a flavour ? Messi is something else

Absolutely brilliant. Cant stick this Brazil side. I said it earlier today, never underestimate Croatia. Ever since independence they have always overachieved and kept up with the big boys.