This is a debate which has been going on for along while now and I have come to my OWN conclusion to who is better between the two fantastic footballers.
Cristiano Ronalo & Lionel Messi have never won the World Cup, during the 2010 World Cup Ronaldo's Portgual were knocked out by a classy Spain side in the knockout stages while Lionel Messi's Argentina were beaten by a brilliant young german side.
Cristiano Ronaldo plays more as an Individual player which some fans may argue its a good thing whereas Lionel Messi is a team player, but my opinion is being a team player is important as it will have many benefits such as team spirit, moral is high & no one is underpressure whereas playing more as an Individual is challenging as its a big pressure on the player and also it is my damage team spirt.
Many people have said Ronaldo is better than Messi because he has never played in the English Premier League they may have this as a point, I feel this is where Ronaldo may be better because he has played in a physical and stronger league while at the moment in Spain with Real Madrid he is finding it very easy to play in apart from playing Messi's Barcerlona!
Lionel Messi has won Two Champions League & Four League Titles with Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo has won One Champions League and Three Leage Titles with Manchester United
Messi has been at Barcelona since he footballing career began, Ronaldo left Sporting Lisbon to join Manchester United thereafter Real Madrid, Bascially Messi has been at one club since hes began playing professionally.
Lionel Messi has won 43 Individual awards including the recent Ballon D'or which he has won 2 years running while Cristiano Ronaldo has won 36 Individual awards.
Well ive come to the conclusion Lionel Messi is slightly better due to the fact he is a team player
Hope this can be great evidence when your enter "THE GREAT DEBATE" ;)****
****As I have only started making blogs, the quality and what I have said about both players may not be liked by some people I apologise as its my first blog about comparing two players
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Thursday 6 January 2011
Football Review of the Year 2010 - Part Two
Here is part 2 of my football review of the year 2010, its in no particular order. Feel Free to read, comment and share.
Enjoy!
Spain win world cup:
After England's Shambles, Brazil getting knocked out, Mardonna's Argentina getting knocked out by a young German team someone had to win the world cup and it was Classy Spain beating Holland in the final.
Paul The Octopus:
He aint no normal octopus! He became famous worldwide during the 2010 world cup after predicting all of Germany's World Cup results correct aswell as the World Cup final. Sadly after the world cup he retired soon after he died.
England curse keeps ticking:
England's world cup curse just keeps ticking, Started off with the Terry Saga, Then Cashley and Rooney's Injury. England went into the World Cup with fans and media backing them to bring the world cup home, sadly the world cup began with a draw to USA following a Robert Green howler. So into the 2nd game against Algeria, a 0-0 draw England were booed off the pitch leading to Wayne Rooney's comments at the TV Camera "Nice to see your home fans booing ya". The final game was against Slovenia a 1-0 win was not enough for England to avoid the Germans in the next round as England finished 2nd. An England v Germany clash was on the Agenda for the 2nd Round, England were outfought, outplayed, punished, and Beaten by a young German side 4-1, leading to "we was robbed", "sack capello" the list goes on...
Fulham Reach Europa League Final:
Fulham remarkable story continued in The Europa league final beating giants such as Juventus, Wolfsburg and Hamburg Fulham reached the Final. A tense final Athletico Madrid beat Fulham 2-1 after English club nemesis former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan scored in Extra Time. Soon after a great Europa League campaign Manager Roy Hodgson moved onto manage Liverpool
Harry the bargain Hunter:
Harry Redknapp is known for his "wheeling and dealing" in the transfer market. Well this was no different. Arrived on the scene at White Hart Lane Rafael Van Der Vaart. Harry snapped him up for a bargain price of less than 10million. As spurs sit in fourth place and are in the knockout stages of the Champions League Harry Redknapp bargain buy continues to shine aswell as his squad..Watch out for more spurs bargain buys in the January transfer Window!
Berbatov Joins 5 STAR list:
Dimitar Berbatov started off his united campaign poorly, criticism from fans but this season they've seen Dimitar Berbatov reborn!...As he tops the Premier League scoring charts this season Berbatov is starting to become a huge United player. As United thrashed Blackburn Rovers 7-1 Berbatov became only the fourth player to score five in a premier league game matching the feats of Andy Cole, Alan Shearer & Jermain Defoe
First time in a Premier League weekend every club score:
On the weekend of the 27/28th November every premier league team scored, which made the record of every team scoring in a single weekend, the last goal on that weekend was by Aaron Lennon of Spurs who made it 2-1 against Liverpool, Also on that weekend another record was broken, The highest number of goals in a Premier League weekend since the Premier League became a 20 team league from 95-96 - 41 goals were scored, (8-10 November 97,21-22 Feb 04 & 27-28 November 10)
Newcastle's controversial owner Mike Ashley sacks Chris Hughton:
Newcastle United's owner Mike Ashley has been criticised by fans and media since he brought the club, and he was about to leave the club when they were relegated to championship. before their championship winning season Chris Hughton became manager and took them back into the Premier League breaking records on the way, During the start of the season Newcastle were tipped to go down again but they thrashed Aston Villa in their first home game of the season, along the way beating Arsenal at the Emirates, Beating Chelsea in the league cup but following a dip in form Manager Chris Hughton was sacked controversially by the clubs owner which proved a wrong decision after fans protested before the game against Liverpool calling mike Ashley to leave.
Manchester United finish the year top unbeaten from the start of the season*
Following Chelsea winning the league last season, Wayne Rooney's Transfer saga & the "Noisy Neighbours" Man City's Rich rise, the new season was not going to be easy, but Manchester United sat 31st Dec 2010 top of the League and Unbeaten since the losing to Chelsea last season, some performances have not been great but they have got the results hopefully come may Manchester United end the season unbeaten top of the league and have the tag "Best/Greatest team in England" eclipsing Liverpools league titles after equalling them 2 seasons ago.
England lose 2018 - Fifa Accused!:
After a disappointing 2010 World Cup in South Africa by the England football team, England's 2018 bid team were going for something better and hopefully revive England's fortunes. But it was not to be England lost out to Russia in the bid having only 2 points which meant they got knocked out the first round. Fifa was accused by many as Russia and Qatar successfully were given the right to host the World cup 2018(Russia) 2022(Qatar). Fifa was called a shambles by many as media, fans and managers accused fifa of a "probe"
Arsenal Draw Barca in Champions League Knockout stages:
Messi's Masterclass scoring four goals against Arsenal at the Nou Camp well this season Arsenal finished second in their Champions League group and praying not to get Barcelona, well no one read the script as Barca were paired against Arsenal. Revenge for Arsenal & Wenger? Or another "Messi" show. The First leg will be held on 16th Feb 2011 at the Emirates.
Togo Attack during African Cup of Nations:
Before the start of Togo's first game in the 2010 African Cup of Nations Togo's Team bus was attacked, reportedly killing the driver and several players wounded, Togo withdrew from the tournament leading to Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor retiring from the International scene
Glentoran's Matty Burrows Goes Head 2 Head with Barca's Messi for Goal Of the year!:
Irish League team Glenortorans Striker Matty Burrows scored a wonderful backheel goal which fifa have decided that it should be nominated for goal of the year, as 2 goals were shortlisted Matty Burrows goal was shortlisted alongside Lionel Messi, The pair have been named on a 10-man shortlist for the Fifa Puskas Award, The Goal of the year will be announced on January 10th 2011. Here you can see which of the 10 goals have been nominated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRBmZqwFFYg&feature=player_embedded
*Non Biased
Enjoy!
Spain win world cup:
After England's Shambles, Brazil getting knocked out, Mardonna's Argentina getting knocked out by a young German team someone had to win the world cup and it was Classy Spain beating Holland in the final.
Paul The Octopus:
He aint no normal octopus! He became famous worldwide during the 2010 world cup after predicting all of Germany's World Cup results correct aswell as the World Cup final. Sadly after the world cup he retired soon after he died.
England curse keeps ticking:
England's world cup curse just keeps ticking, Started off with the Terry Saga, Then Cashley and Rooney's Injury. England went into the World Cup with fans and media backing them to bring the world cup home, sadly the world cup began with a draw to USA following a Robert Green howler. So into the 2nd game against Algeria, a 0-0 draw England were booed off the pitch leading to Wayne Rooney's comments at the TV Camera "Nice to see your home fans booing ya". The final game was against Slovenia a 1-0 win was not enough for England to avoid the Germans in the next round as England finished 2nd. An England v Germany clash was on the Agenda for the 2nd Round, England were outfought, outplayed, punished, and Beaten by a young German side 4-1, leading to "we was robbed", "sack capello" the list goes on...
Fulham Reach Europa League Final:
Fulham remarkable story continued in The Europa league final beating giants such as Juventus, Wolfsburg and Hamburg Fulham reached the Final. A tense final Athletico Madrid beat Fulham 2-1 after English club nemesis former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan scored in Extra Time. Soon after a great Europa League campaign Manager Roy Hodgson moved onto manage Liverpool
Harry the bargain Hunter:
Harry Redknapp is known for his "wheeling and dealing" in the transfer market. Well this was no different. Arrived on the scene at White Hart Lane Rafael Van Der Vaart. Harry snapped him up for a bargain price of less than 10million. As spurs sit in fourth place and are in the knockout stages of the Champions League Harry Redknapp bargain buy continues to shine aswell as his squad..Watch out for more spurs bargain buys in the January transfer Window!
Berbatov Joins 5 STAR list:
Dimitar Berbatov started off his united campaign poorly, criticism from fans but this season they've seen Dimitar Berbatov reborn!...As he tops the Premier League scoring charts this season Berbatov is starting to become a huge United player. As United thrashed Blackburn Rovers 7-1 Berbatov became only the fourth player to score five in a premier league game matching the feats of Andy Cole, Alan Shearer & Jermain Defoe
First time in a Premier League weekend every club score:
On the weekend of the 27/28th November every premier league team scored, which made the record of every team scoring in a single weekend, the last goal on that weekend was by Aaron Lennon of Spurs who made it 2-1 against Liverpool, Also on that weekend another record was broken, The highest number of goals in a Premier League weekend since the Premier League became a 20 team league from 95-96 - 41 goals were scored, (8-10 November 97,21-22 Feb 04 & 27-28 November 10)
Newcastle's controversial owner Mike Ashley sacks Chris Hughton:
Newcastle United's owner Mike Ashley has been criticised by fans and media since he brought the club, and he was about to leave the club when they were relegated to championship. before their championship winning season Chris Hughton became manager and took them back into the Premier League breaking records on the way, During the start of the season Newcastle were tipped to go down again but they thrashed Aston Villa in their first home game of the season, along the way beating Arsenal at the Emirates, Beating Chelsea in the league cup but following a dip in form Manager Chris Hughton was sacked controversially by the clubs owner which proved a wrong decision after fans protested before the game against Liverpool calling mike Ashley to leave.
Manchester United finish the year top unbeaten from the start of the season*
Following Chelsea winning the league last season, Wayne Rooney's Transfer saga & the "Noisy Neighbours" Man City's Rich rise, the new season was not going to be easy, but Manchester United sat 31st Dec 2010 top of the League and Unbeaten since the losing to Chelsea last season, some performances have not been great but they have got the results hopefully come may Manchester United end the season unbeaten top of the league and have the tag "Best/Greatest team in England" eclipsing Liverpools league titles after equalling them 2 seasons ago.
England lose 2018 - Fifa Accused!:
After a disappointing 2010 World Cup in South Africa by the England football team, England's 2018 bid team were going for something better and hopefully revive England's fortunes. But it was not to be England lost out to Russia in the bid having only 2 points which meant they got knocked out the first round. Fifa was accused by many as Russia and Qatar successfully were given the right to host the World cup 2018(Russia) 2022(Qatar). Fifa was called a shambles by many as media, fans and managers accused fifa of a "probe"
Arsenal Draw Barca in Champions League Knockout stages:
Messi's Masterclass scoring four goals against Arsenal at the Nou Camp well this season Arsenal finished second in their Champions League group and praying not to get Barcelona, well no one read the script as Barca were paired against Arsenal. Revenge for Arsenal & Wenger? Or another "Messi" show. The First leg will be held on 16th Feb 2011 at the Emirates.
Togo Attack during African Cup of Nations:
Before the start of Togo's first game in the 2010 African Cup of Nations Togo's Team bus was attacked, reportedly killing the driver and several players wounded, Togo withdrew from the tournament leading to Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor retiring from the International scene
Glentoran's Matty Burrows Goes Head 2 Head with Barca's Messi for Goal Of the year!:
Irish League team Glenortorans Striker Matty Burrows scored a wonderful backheel goal which fifa have decided that it should be nominated for goal of the year, as 2 goals were shortlisted Matty Burrows goal was shortlisted alongside Lionel Messi, The pair have been named on a 10-man shortlist for the Fifa Puskas Award, The Goal of the year will be announced on January 10th 2011. Here you can see which of the 10 goals have been nominated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRBmZqwFFYg&feature=player_embedded
*Non Biased
Football Review of the Year 2010 - Part One
Feel free to read and add your comments, No i did not Copy anyone or anything. this is strictly my own piece!
Part Two is published!
Enjoy!
Team Terry V Team Bridge:
Dominated the front and back pages of the newspapers, John Terry having an affair with Wayne Bridge's Ex
Wayne Rooney Saga:
Rooney is caught cheating with a prostitute, news comes out after the world cup. coincidentally during a poor world cup for the Manchester United Striker hampered by ankle injury just before world cup!
Roo Turn:
Sir Alex comes out to the press and says Wayne Rooney wants to leave united, Rooney insist he wants to leave...TWO days later Rooney Signs 5 Year Deal
Tevez U-Turn:
Carlos Tevez came out and said he wanted to leave city due to falling out with club officials, A week later he withdrew his transfer request
Barca Thrash Mourinho's Madrid:
One of the biggest games of 2010, Mourinho V Guardiola, Messi v Ronaldo....3points at stake, pride at stake...for all the hype and build up to the game Barca Thrash Madrid 5-0
Turkish coach stabs brother 6times on pitch:
Yes Really!...Happened in The Turkish Second division, As Mersin Idman Yurdu the second division sides coach Yuksel Yesilova was stabbed by his elder brother who attended the match as a spectator and jumped onto the field stabbing Yuksel. The attack was due to personal reasons
Newcastle Rise back to the premier League:
After being relegated the following season after such a poor campaign, Newcastle brought in Chris Hughton As manager, as he reshuffled the squad Newcastle United dominated the championship and were promoted back to the Premier League as champions
Blackpool upset odds:
When Blackpool reached the "promised land" aka The premier League, some pundits fans and media were saying they will not stay up, but they continued to upset the odds beating Liverpool at Anfield and even going TOP of the league...for 2 hours on 14 August after thrashing wigan 4-0
Chelsea fall:
After a great start to the season scoring 12 goals in 2 games and taking the premier league by storm, some people were saying Chelsea will win the title in DECEMBER! but that was not to be as 1 win in 7 games put Chelsea out of the top four
Liverpool's big fallout:
Where to start? After sacking rafa benitez the clubs owners brought in Roy Hodgson after a successful spell leading fulham to the Europa league final, as the clubs owners believed Roy Hodgson could change the team around it wasnt meant to be, poor results, poor performance which led to fans (still) calling for Hodgson to be sacked. The only positive outcome for Liverpool in 2010 was having new owners installed in October
Bale Sensation:
The rise of Gareth Bale! After a poor start to his Tottenham career, Manager Harry Redknapp showed faith and allowed Bale to play on the left of midfield, couple of games into the season Bale became the Welsh wonderkid, turning champions league and premier league defenders inside out, tormenting Inter Milan in the group stages of the champions league...If only he was English hmmmm!
Mourinho wins Champions League with Inter:
The So called "Special One" never fails wherever he goes apart from being booted out by Chelsea after a fall out, Champions league winner with Porto, soon after he left Chelsea Mourinho moved to Italy to manage Inter Milan. In his first season he won the league title, the following season was a gem for Mourinho as he won the first treble in Italian history (League Title, Coppa Italia & Champions League), While winning the champions league with Inter Milan he became the 3rd manager in football history to win the champions league with two different teams.
Part Two is published!
Enjoy!
Team Terry V Team Bridge:
Dominated the front and back pages of the newspapers, John Terry having an affair with Wayne Bridge's Ex
Wayne Rooney Saga:
Rooney is caught cheating with a prostitute, news comes out after the world cup. coincidentally during a poor world cup for the Manchester United Striker hampered by ankle injury just before world cup!
Roo Turn:
Sir Alex comes out to the press and says Wayne Rooney wants to leave united, Rooney insist he wants to leave...TWO days later Rooney Signs 5 Year Deal
Tevez U-Turn:
Carlos Tevez came out and said he wanted to leave city due to falling out with club officials, A week later he withdrew his transfer request
Barca Thrash Mourinho's Madrid:
One of the biggest games of 2010, Mourinho V Guardiola, Messi v Ronaldo....3points at stake, pride at stake...for all the hype and build up to the game Barca Thrash Madrid 5-0
Turkish coach stabs brother 6times on pitch:
Yes Really!...Happened in The Turkish Second division, As Mersin Idman Yurdu the second division sides coach Yuksel Yesilova was stabbed by his elder brother who attended the match as a spectator and jumped onto the field stabbing Yuksel. The attack was due to personal reasons
Newcastle Rise back to the premier League:
After being relegated the following season after such a poor campaign, Newcastle brought in Chris Hughton As manager, as he reshuffled the squad Newcastle United dominated the championship and were promoted back to the Premier League as champions
Blackpool upset odds:
When Blackpool reached the "promised land" aka The premier League, some pundits fans and media were saying they will not stay up, but they continued to upset the odds beating Liverpool at Anfield and even going TOP of the league...for 2 hours on 14 August after thrashing wigan 4-0
Chelsea fall:
After a great start to the season scoring 12 goals in 2 games and taking the premier league by storm, some people were saying Chelsea will win the title in DECEMBER! but that was not to be as 1 win in 7 games put Chelsea out of the top four
Liverpool's big fallout:
Where to start? After sacking rafa benitez the clubs owners brought in Roy Hodgson after a successful spell leading fulham to the Europa league final, as the clubs owners believed Roy Hodgson could change the team around it wasnt meant to be, poor results, poor performance which led to fans (still) calling for Hodgson to be sacked. The only positive outcome for Liverpool in 2010 was having new owners installed in October
Bale Sensation:
The rise of Gareth Bale! After a poor start to his Tottenham career, Manager Harry Redknapp showed faith and allowed Bale to play on the left of midfield, couple of games into the season Bale became the Welsh wonderkid, turning champions league and premier league defenders inside out, tormenting Inter Milan in the group stages of the champions league...If only he was English hmmmm!
Mourinho wins Champions League with Inter:
The So called "Special One" never fails wherever he goes apart from being booted out by Chelsea after a fall out, Champions league winner with Porto, soon after he left Chelsea Mourinho moved to Italy to manage Inter Milan. In his first season he won the league title, the following season was a gem for Mourinho as he won the first treble in Italian history (League Title, Coppa Italia & Champions League), While winning the champions league with Inter Milan he became the 3rd manager in football history to win the champions league with two different teams.
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