Messi is phenomenal, seen him live as well. Ronaldo I just don't like, his goal scoring record is phenomenal but I just can't stand him.
Same here seen him for Hibs playing against Celtic, well past his best, also seen him a few times for N-Ireland in the later half of the seventies including his last ever international game against Holland on 1977, a game in which if N-Ireland would have won, then they were of to Argentina for the 78 world cup finals, however they lost a tight game 0-1 and George was substituted late in the game.
I think it's the "me me me" about him that I can't stand. Even mavericks like Maradona, Messi, Henry and for me Larsson as well, they are all team players. Would always pass to someone in a better position than them to score but for Ronaldo it's like he has to be one scoring or he spits the dummy's out.
Like I said mate can't argue with his talent and record but can honestly say I wouldn't have him in any all time 11 just for the things I mentioned.
Seen Messi 3 times playing against Celtic, first time he was only coming through and came on as a sub in a 3-2 win for Barca, where Thierry Henry put in a master class performance, 2nd time was when he was more established and scored on a unforgettable night for Celts as we got a 2-1 win, 3rd time was in the pre season internationals cup at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin a few years ago, he only played the 1st half, but played well in a 3-1 Barca win
To be fair if you're going to be arrogant you have to back it up and his record speaks for itself. Can't be someone like Nicolas Bendtner claiming you're the best player in the world
Great player he was, god rest him, seen him play quite a few times, being a celt, I always feared him, so skilful on the ball and a down to earth fella into the bargain, just a pity he played for the wrong team in Glasgow, heh, heh, only joking garyth.
