@EthioAnfield@AboTarsh@Sholynationsp Rodri was amongst the greatest of that tournament. He was the metronome and tempo for that entire Spanish side so yes you can absolutely dictate a game. What differs is that Rodri was not a leader in any stats besides Passes, Here Messi is, a Metronome, a attacker and playmaker.
@EthioAnfield@AboTarsh@Sholynationsp A defensive or midfield masterclass from a position is valued regardless of position. Messi in this game had more passes in the attacking third than anyone in Barcaโs midfield, he registered 10KP alone, 7 shots on target, 10 progressive carries, he was the tempo and metronome.
@BraveAre82027@Shinmon_D_CMJ@Footy_VAR I agree it feels like a Robbery to me. I will not criticize Rodri as a player because at the end of the day he did not choose to win this golden ball.
@BraveAre82027@Shinmon_D_CMJ@Footy_VAR All major news outlets have appointed Messi as the player of the tournament including Opta Statistics used by Major Top 5 Leagues, Transfermarkt, Sofa Etc. Rodri is a fantastic player but to say he deserved it against Messi feels like a robbery. You know.
@BraveAre82027@Shinmon_D_CMJ@Footy_VAR Infantino Narrative has no concrete proof and is a pushed agenda by Ronaldo fans because Messi has gapped him internationally by a country mile.
@iamrehann_10 Messi put on a display that Argentines will never forget, Kudos to the best player of all time dragging that team with 14 GCA out of 19(73%) to the final. Statistically the most dominant campaign in a world cup ever had it not been skewed by Spainโs game with a low block style.
For Example the Famous and historical 1986 Maradona campaign had Maradona created 14 goals + BCC(5 goals and 9 big chances) in 630 minutes for 2.0 big chances per 90. Messi has this tally in 220(2.5 game minutes) and fewer minutes and 2 less games. The GOAT ๐ฅ
Messi has 8 goals(1.75) and 6 big chances(1.31) for a combined total of 14 G+BCC(3.06) in just 410 minutes. Insane levels from a 39 year old. Whatโs more insane is that just 1 assist has been converted. He has more XA than Michael olise. Truly the greatest of all time still.
@stb5410@mvsrapp Messi was actually shooting spectacular, His XGOT(1.76) outperformed his XG(1.25) meaning his shot placement was better than the chances given to him. That goalkeeper is just elite!
@Nasty8055@stephennagy@BleacherReport@FOXSports Convenient? Portugals celebration and a substitution clearly delayed 10 minutes of actual football added. You clearly have no understanding of how football stoppage time works.