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Messi vs Ronaldo – A Rivalry That Doesn’t Actually Exist
How much do Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo think about each other? Probably not as much as we’d like them to. Just as Real Madrid and Barcelona are huge rivals, it’s quite common to think that there’s some huge individual rivalry between the two best players in the world as well. But every time the subject comes up with one of them, the truth seems a little bit different.
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Messi vs Ronaldo – No Question About the Number One Player Anymore
After four years of a constant debate surrounding the identity of the best player in the world, it doesn’t seem like a question anymore. Cristiano Ronaldo is at a stage of his career where there is no more improvement – only trying to hold on to the top level for as long as possible. Lionel Messi? He’s won, hands down, the most heated debate in the sport in recent years, even even if his club isn’t as invincible as it used to be.
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Neymar Scores His Debut Goal On the First Start (Thailand vs Barcelona)
In what should be the first of many, Neyamr didn’t wait very long in the 7-1 win by Barcelona over Thailand in another easy friendly for the La Liga champions, scoring his first ever goal in his new uniform, needing only 13 minutes to get on the scoresheet.
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UEFA Best Player in Europe Award – Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery or Cristiano Ronaldo
While the usual two suspects of pretty much every individual award are up for this one as well, Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich provides the change from the La Liga sweep, representing European champions Bayern Munich. He’ll be running against Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.
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FC Barcelona – Lionel Messi Waiting for Cesc Fabregas & Alexis Sanchez to Help Him
One of the two big problems Barcelona need to take care of this offseason is their over-dependence on Lionel Messi. Neymar, even if it will take some time, should be good enough to become a suitable solution, but not on his own. For Barcelona to be completely free and deadly up front against all opponents, Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez need to do better than they have so far.
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Lionel Messi – Impossible to Put a Price on His Head
For every player in the world there seems to be a price. For teams being purchased there’s always a price, much easier to calculate and put on paper. But for Lionel Messi? His value to Barcelona is immeasurable, and even when someone from the club has to put on a number on his value, it seems impossible to comprehend.
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FC Barcelona – Lionel Messi & Neymar Still Waiting For Their Partner
For the first time since his arrival, Neymar got to play in a match with Lionel Messi, as the two spent 16 minutes on the pitch together. The question regarding the identity of the third forward that will play next to them, Pedro Rodriguez or Alexis Sanchez, has yet to be sorted.
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FC Barcelona – Neymar Will Make Lionel Messi a Better Player
The most interesting aspect about the duo formed in the Barcelona attack with the arrival of Neymar is how will it affect Lionel Messi; as a galvanizing effect, pushing the Argentine to new heights, if that’s even possible, or actually become something that holds him back and limits his ability and influence on the pitch?
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FC Barcelona – Lionel Messi & Neymar Still Haven’t Played Together
There wasn’t anything too special about the debut of Neymar for Barcelona, getting only 11 minutes that didn’t really amount to anything. Lionel Messi had a bit more time to show his skills and usual scoring ability, but to the disappointment of many, the two didn’t actually play together.
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Denver Nuggets – Lionel Messi Influences Nate Ronbinson Through Video Games
How important is the number on the jersey? Probably not so much, but it depends on the player. Nate Robinson, who has been a 2, 3, and 4 in his 8-year NBA career is now moving on to double digits and taking the no. 10 jersey due to his love for Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, who Robinson feels great love for thanks to EA Sports’ FIFA video games.