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Twisted
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Netherlands13554 Posts
January 06 2016 23:54 GMT
#4601
On January 07 2016 07:41 sharkie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 07:07 Twisted wrote:
On January 07 2016 06:44 sharkie wrote:
I wonder if Neymar can do the impossible and actually break Messi/Ronaldo streak of ballon d'or


This year no, Messi deserves it, but next year could definitely be the year.


How does Messi deserve it more than Neymar?


Because he was more instrumental to the success of his club this year than Neymar. It's closer now than the past few years, but Messi was still the absolute best this year.
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haitike
Profile Joined June 2009
Spain2743 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-07 00:33:08
January 07 2016 00:32 GMT
#4602
Neymar has been the best this last three months, after Messi injuries. But Messi was the best the first six years of the year and he was the best in Barcelona Champions League and treble. For me, Messi is the clear winner of ballon d'or.

I remember last year Messi first match against Manchester City in Champions League. If you watch that match Messi seemed like he was playing alone against kids.
WillyWanker
Profile Joined December 2011
France1915 Posts
January 07 2016 00:39 GMT
#4603
Suarez was also more instrumental to Barça's success last season than Neymar. Neymar was good but not as good as the first half of this season. People who vote for the Ballon d'Or are always too influenced by what happens between August and December. And games during that period almost don't matter for top teams.

Messi was easily the best; he won everything with his club and went to the final of the Copa America. I don't think Neymar can win the Ballon d'Or as long as he is in Messi's team. The team will always play for Messi, Neymar can only really shine if he's the leader.
Rebs
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Pakistan10726 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-07 01:50:58
January 07 2016 01:49 GMT
#4604
But no bro, hes more popular than Neymar, so its obvious he is going to win it. Obviously the performances dont matter. Just like when Ronnie wins it. Tapins and Penalties all the way to being crowned best player in the world
ZapRoffo
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States5544 Posts
January 07 2016 02:22 GMT
#4605
On January 07 2016 08:02 Pr0wler wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 07:41 sharkie wrote:
On January 07 2016 07:07 Twisted wrote:
On January 07 2016 06:44 sharkie wrote:
I wonder if Neymar can do the impossible and actually break Messi/Ronaldo streak of ballon d'or


This year no, Messi deserves it, but next year could definitely be the year.


How does Messi deserve it more than Neymar?

Because he is Messi. He is the more popular of the 2 and this is why he will receive it. Balon d'or is worth less than the dirt under my shoes these days.


It's the first half year that makes him deserve it, the one where all the trophies are handed out.

How about wrecking Manchester City, wrecking Bayern, great in the final against Juve, wrecking Athletic in Copa del Rey. Early 2105, Messi was playing as dominantly as anyone I've ever seen at the top level.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, your opinion man
evilfatsh1t
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia8915 Posts
January 07 2016 02:55 GMT
#4606
why is someone other than messi/ronaldo winning the balon dor an 'impossible' feat?
ronaldo is starting to show signs of decline and messi will do the same in a few years. when the eventual new winner comes it wont be impossible at all, rather the expected outcome
zev318
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada4306 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-07 04:25:18
January 07 2016 04:24 GMT
#4607
impossible like in their prime, ie the last 8 years (and since messi is younger, maybe another 2-3 years for him?). of course eventually they'll be too old to win
evilfatsh1t
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia8915 Posts
January 07 2016 04:26 GMT
#4608
by the time neymar, suarez or anyone else wins the balon dor messi and ronaldo will both be well past their prime. although tbh i think messi would probably keep winning it until he retires just because hes messi
Deleted User 26513
Profile Joined February 2007
2376 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-07 06:37:34
January 07 2016 06:33 GMT
#4609
On January 07 2016 10:49 Rebs wrote:
But no bro, hes more popular than Neymar, so its obvious he is going to win it. Obviously the performances dont matter. Just like when Ronnie wins it. Tapins and Penalties all the way to being crowned best player in the world

Just like Neuer not winning it after his performance at the world cup. Even Messi, who did nothing that year, was ahead of him. Balon d'or is a popularity contest and is not worth anything.
haitike
Profile Joined June 2009
Spain2743 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-07 07:26:14
January 07 2016 07:25 GMT
#4610
On January 07 2016 15:33 Pr0wler wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 10:49 Rebs wrote:
But no bro, hes more popular than Neymar, so its obvious he is going to win it. Obviously the performances dont matter. Just like when Ronnie wins it. Tapins and Penalties all the way to being crowned best player in the world

Just like Neuer not winning it after his performance at the world cup. Even Messi, who did nothing that year, was ahead of him. Balon d'or is a popularity contest and is not worth anything.


Or one of Xavi / Iniesta in 2010 after winning Wordcup when they were in the top 3 final.
RvB
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Netherlands6304 Posts
January 07 2016 08:50 GMT
#4611
On January 07 2016 16:25 haitike wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 15:33 Pr0wler wrote:
On January 07 2016 10:49 Rebs wrote:
But no bro, hes more popular than Neymar, so its obvious he is going to win it. Obviously the performances dont matter. Just like when Ronnie wins it. Tapins and Penalties all the way to being crowned best player in the world

Just like Neuer not winning it after his performance at the world cup. Even Messi, who did nothing that year, was ahead of him. Balon d'or is a popularity contest and is not worth anything.


Or one of Xavi / Iniesta in 2010 after winning Wordcup when they were in the top 3 final.

Sneijder is up there as well. Winning CL with Inter and carrying NL to the finals. At least for Neuer I understand why he's never really on the list to win. He;s a keeper after all ^^.
Salteador Neo
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Andorra5591 Posts
January 07 2016 10:38 GMT
#4612
Well sometimes the popularity contest does actually award the best player (like 3 of Messi's wins) but others it's a complete joke indeed. The Cannavaro one stands out for me.
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Lysteria
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
France2280 Posts
January 07 2016 10:52 GMT
#4613
On January 07 2016 17:50 RvB wrote:
Sneijder is up there as well. Winning CL with Inter and carrying NL to the finals.

I stopped giving a shit about the Ballon d'Or after that Sneijder thing.
He deserved it so much more than anyone else this year.
haitike
Profile Joined June 2009
Spain2743 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-07 11:03:43
January 07 2016 11:01 GMT
#4614
On January 07 2016 19:52 Lysteria wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 17:50 RvB wrote:
Sneijder is up there as well. Winning CL with Inter and carrying NL to the finals.

I stopped giving a shit about the Ballon d'Or after that Sneijder thing.
He deserved it so much more than anyone else this year.


Well, for me it was Xavi the best. But Sneijder was incredible too. I would have not mind either of them winning it. Messi victory was a joke. (Anyway, I think he deserves his other 3, and this year too)
Salteador Neo
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Andorra5591 Posts
January 07 2016 14:09 GMT
#4615
According to Marca, the Daily Mail says Hazard has decided to leave Chelsea this summer. Zidane wants him for RM and the player likes it. Chelsea prices him at 90m pounds. PSG also interested.
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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-07 16:02:04
January 07 2016 16:01 GMT
#4616
According to The Telegraph who have the best Chelsea sources. Hazard will "make up his mind" when the next manager is appointed, until then is still happy at Chelsea (now Mourinho has gone i assume)

Nothing happens with that until the Summer anyway, and even if Hazard goes super sayian again im pretty happy to take 100million for him especially if its to PSG and Real who you will rarely play vs.
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Skynx
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
Turkey7150 Posts
January 07 2016 17:02 GMT
#4617
Ballon d'or is such a joke i dont even know how we end up on this subject all the time. Cannavaro 2006 and Sneijder 2010 are perfect examples. That being said, I find it hard to think that anyone other than messi is gona win this one.
"When seagulls follow the troller, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Thank you very much" - King Cantona | STX 4 eva
Rebs
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Pakistan10726 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-07 17:43:59
January 07 2016 17:38 GMT
#4618
On January 07 2016 15:33 Pr0wler wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 10:49 Rebs wrote:
But no bro, hes more popular than Neymar, so its obvious he is going to win it. Obviously the performances dont matter. Just like when Ronnie wins it. Tapins and Penalties all the way to being crowned best player in the world

Just like Neuer not winning it after his performance at the world cup. Even Messi, who did nothing that year, was ahead of him. Balon d'or is a popularity contest and is not worth anything.


So they stopped over rating performances in the worldcup, back in the day they would have given it to him based on like 5 games ?

Messi being ahead of Neuer was debatable but Ronaldo deserved it. Its not like the deserving winner hasnt won it. So I dont see the logic behind the griping. Besides the monstrous stats on their own are enough to put them in the top 2. There is no real argument against cold hard stats He also half carried his team to the final whereas Neuers WC team was pretty stacked and there was little room for standouts. Even a guy like Lahm couldve been in the discussion based on WC performance. Dude was killer solid.

Sneider deserved 2010 though. That one I will concede was an unfair pass. but hardly "less than the dirt under your shoes". I think you overvalue your shoe dirt even by metaphorical standards.
Eliezar
Profile Joined May 2004
United States481 Posts
January 07 2016 18:54 GMT
#4619
http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2016/01/06/mourinho-turned-down-real-madrid-offer-says-former-president/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

Mourinho turned down Madrid?
sneirac
Profile Joined July 2012
Germany3464 Posts
January 07 2016 18:55 GMT
#4620
Michel Platini will not stand in Fifa presidential election
possession wins games, kante is washed up and shit - pande
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