@TouchlineX Something feels different about the world cup. Maybe because most of my childhood players are playing their last or have already retired π .
@FabrizioRomano Unreal that Yamal has become such a superstar at this young age. Hope the world sees at the world cup stage what Barca fans already know - a generational talent unlike any.
@TouchlineX Messi is really the gold standard of football - the pinnacle of this sport.
Olise's assist numbers have been fantastic ngl - also shows he is a team player, willing to create. The best RW in the world imo after Yamal.
@PraveenRai33@NealGardner_ you just never know, if Ancelotti gets the group going, they might surprise people - not saying they're favourites, but still can easily advance deep into the tournament.
@NealGardner_ All fun and games, until it's a crucial knockout game in the champions league or world cup and it comes down to penalties. Even the elite players feel the heat.
It's so different for Messi & Ronaldo going into this world cup. Messi is playing to enjoy his final moments, while Ronaldo with his last chance at the biggest prize in football.
@NealGardner_ True. Time wasting has been a real issue which rarely gets compensated properly in extra time properly. Also, ruins free flowing football. Good decision.
I see comments on this pic like "Imagine giving instructions to Messi π" etc etc.
Messi owes Scaloni his NT success & knows that he convinced him to come back & then built one of the greatest NT's of all time - So YES HE HAS THE RESUME TO TELL MESSI. And Messi respects him.