With that I mind, no GOAT debate can include achievements that many respected professionals not only question, but pretty much concede that they were wrong. But if you scratch those, what's left? A player with superior talent, promoted by the powers to be for power and money.
Messi is an institutional fraud. I know it's an unpopular opinion, but hear me out. I think he does possess incredible talent and skill. That is not in doubt. The problem lies with at least half his achievements being highly controversial. And therein lies the uncomfortable truth
Honestly, what's the point of a World Cup like this? Its an inevitable train that's coming toward you in a tunnel. Close your eyes and pray it's over soon.
🚨 Switzerland head coach Yakin: “We were punished because of a mistake. There was no reason for that booking. I don’t understand it. It was an innocent situation; there was nothing malicious about it”.
“That decision was simply unbelievable. I completely disagree with it. There was clear contact, and I don’t understand how the referee and the VAR came to that conclusion”.
“I wouldn’t say they were being favored. We had a fair and open match. Both teams played football. Football wasn’t the winner today. We were punished by a mistake. It was a decisive moment that determined the outcome of the match. We can complain now, but I have to congratulate Argentina”.
@5ersito_ Look, the writing was on the wall during the Canada game where they were not at the races in the first half. Yes - their quality told at the end, but had Canada sored a goal or two, to start - we may be having a different conversation.