28 Jan '09 09:24>
Originally posted by trev33Laughable
current best players in the world
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Originally posted by Bobson 94I definately agree with you on number (1) and (2).
The number of trophies cannot be the overriding factor. I'd factor the Euro Championships/Champions League as an important competition too...to my mind Ronaldo wasn't a strong factor in the Barca semi final, nice goal against Chelsea...but didn't match expectations when it mattered in the Euros...(I wanted the 'best player' to step up)
EDIT: On refl ...[text shortened]... every major trophy, and got on the scoresheet (usually with a winner) in every final!
Originally posted by Rooney Once a Blue1. Cristiano Ronaldo: 935
Ronaldo was the best player but his form dipped dramatically since April 2008
Originally posted by RagnorakThe stats you point out are still very impressive but he also missed a penalty against Barcelona and a penalty shootout in the CL final.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo: 935
2. Lionel Messi: 678
3. Fernando Torres: 203
4. Kaka: 183
5. Xavi: 155
This is what the national coaches and captains think.
Re: loss of form since April 08...
01/04/08 Roma 0 - 2 Manchester United CL Qtr Final
Ronaldo 1
06/04/08 Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Manchester United Premier League
Ronaldo 1
09/04/08 Man ...[text shortened]... verence, he may increase his assist count AND regain his unbelieveable goalscoring form.
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Originally posted by Angry BoyI'm critical of Manchester United players when they don't appear to be playing with 100% effort (this doesn't happen often) but Ronaldo hasn't appeared to me to play with 100% effort this season so far, so I'll call him out.
But you are often critical of him. I suspect that this is because he's put your idol Rooney somewhat in the shade.
Originally posted by Rooney Once a BlueThis criticising of Ronaldo / bigging up Rooney (by you) started well before the end of last season.
I'm critical of Manchester United players when they don't appear to be playing with 100% effort (this doesn't happen often) but Ronaldo hasn't appeared to me to play with 100% effort this season so far, so I'll call him out.
Overall last season Ronaldo overshadowed Rooney by quite a bit so great, we have fantastic Rooney and world beater Ronald ...[text shortened]... e him.
Rooney always plays for Manchester United, he's a true red, a red for life. 😏