In the context of World Cup 2014, does Messi deserve a Golden Ball award?
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly a great football player. But, his performance in this world cup has been very ordinary. What do you think? Do you think that he deserves the Golden Ball or was he just an over-hyped under-achiever in the context of this world cup?
No way. He did score good goals, I'll admit that, but he wasn't that great.
Not at all, he had a (relatively) poor performance in each of the knockout games, and there were much better players who deserved it.
No one player really stood out. Germany had a great team. James Rodriguez was excellent, but his team didn't go as far as Messi's. Same with Robben. It was more like process of elimination than someone actually earned it.
by TomB88 14 years ago
Everyone has their favourite footballer and everyone's is different for personal reasons depending on which team you support.For me i have too many favourite's so here's my top 5 !!5. Zinedine Zidane elegant and relaxed Zidane made football look easy like no other player. 4. Lionel Messi Probably...
by amit1013 14 years ago
messey's goals in fifa 2010 world cup
by Novel Treasure 10 years ago
Was the 7-1 win by Germany over Brazil in World Cup 2014 an act of poor sportsmanship?What are your thoughts up the running up of the score in the quarterfinal World Cup 2014 match-up of German vs. Brazil? Do you consider a show of poor sportmanship by Germany to continue to run up the score after...
by Juan Rivera 12 years ago
For all you soccer fans Messi was elected best player of the world once again, what do you think?I think he deserves it he is still the best
by Mrs asif 14 years ago
I have crossed my fingers.I was with Australia and on second with Pakistan ...Australian are out..who will take the crown of world champion team?...Tomarrow is the big match between india and pakistan at Mohali ,india....I am with Pakistan winning because of there outstanding performance throughout...
by sajal.mark 14 years ago
Messi or Ronaldo, who do you think is the best in the world and why?
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