@MartienBall He played brilliantly all season in MLS—people just didn’t pay much attention. Once he carried that form into the biggest tournament, everyone started noticing.
@charnold22690@NealGardner_ Messi was excellent all season, even in MLS, with plenty of goals and assists, and he was outstanding at the World Cup. Kane, meanwhile, won neither the Champions League nor the World Cup. If he had won the UCL too, he likely would have taken the award.
@GoldbergCFC Yes. In a team full of highly talented youngsters, bringing in someone who can raise the mentality on the pitch, make an immediate impact, and is specifically requested by the manager is worth it. Even if it costs £40m, it’s still better value than finishing 10th again.