Ballon D'or

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[RichC]

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Didn't think I'd get anyone, especially one of the "super mods"

However, I don't think it's as black as white as some people say with Messi being so much better than Ronaldo.

I think both are better in some departments than the other. And Messi only just shades it, simply because of the big game effect that he has.

I may be in a minority but I think a player can e great without being great at international level. And Messi is one of the greats. I think Ronaldo would be too if it wasn't for his personality. Both are absolutely outstanding though.

They are both exceptional footballers but for me Messi is that little bit more special than Ronaldo + he dosn't come across as a compete prick.

[Exiled_red]

Is Phil Jones not in the 'Draw'?

He'd barely played for the Scum when the nominations were made

[Chrono]

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Didn't think I'd get anyone, especially one of the "super mods"

However, I don't think it's as black as white as some people say with Messi being so much better than Ronaldo.

I think both are better in some departments than the other. And Messi only just shades it, simply because of the big game effect that he has.

I may be in a minority but I think a player can e great without being great at international level. And Messi is one of the greats. I think Ronaldo would be too if it wasn't for his personality. Both are absolutely outstanding though.

I think they are both greats. If Messi wasn't in this generation of footballers then Ronaldo would be getting far more credit than he does.

I don't think that Messi could have the same impact in the Premier League that Ronaldo had and to be fair he has only tested himself in Spain. I believe Messi is the better player but Ronaldo is incredible and has aspects to his game that Messi does not. It's also about the players around you.

In regards to internationals, I don't think it's applicable anymore as rcasemore has already suggested. Management at International level is now second grade (generally) and club teams trump International sides. IMO.

[Fernandinho]

Messi came across as a complete prick during the Mascherano saga. I dont like either of them, but at least I was able to enjoy Ronaldo while he played in the EPL as I don't catch much of the Primera these days...

[Darkon]

Now that Giggs is not in it, it surely have to be Messi for the third time in a row. Although I really like Xavi and he should get it once before he retires, such a fantastic midfielder.

[danperkins]

I think they are both greats. If Messi wasn't in this generation of footballers then Ronaldo would be getting far more credit than he does.

I don't think that Messi could have the same impact in the Premier League that Ronaldo had and to be fair he has only tested himself in Spain. I believe Messi is the better player but Ronaldo is incredible and has aspects to his game that Messi does not. It's also about the players around you.

In regards to internationals, I don't think it's applicable anymore as rcasemore has already suggested. Management at International level is now second grade (generally) and club teams trump International sides. IMO.

[Neil Young]

He'd barely played for the Scum when the nominations were made

That didn't stop him winning the Nobel prize.

[McDermotX]

Pep grabs FIFA Coach of the Year ("ahead of Sir Alex Ferguson" as Sky announced it................................................ as if it was ever close)

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And the winner is....surprise surprise....MESSI.

[McDermotX]

Good player......never done it at Stoke though

[sean_lfc]

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Suprised Evra hasn't complained yet...

[sean_lfc]

Oi Icon, weren't you a mod or summat? Your name looks weirdly ill, like your avatar...!

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Hmm, yes - time takes toll on a man...