Official Football Thread - 12/13

[Trimss]

I think Neymar is overrated. He underperforms when playing international teams.

[Francesco]

In 10 minutes Santos is having a press conference. Most likely Neymar to Barca.

I hope so 'cuz I read Bayern joined the race two days ago...

Yeah, but Barca already made a deal with Santos last year. They made a contract and such. According to Sonda (owner 40% rights Neymar) "A lot should happen for Neymar not to join Barcelona. There's a contract, and a penalty clause."

I know & it's gonna most likely happen but I've seen such crazy twists & turns on the transfer market that I can never be sure until they officially announce it.

I think Neymar is overrated. He underperforms when playing international teams.

He's crazy talented... he's gonna blossom in Barca. I am not sure he'd do very well in other teams esp. ones in Italy or England but he's gonna fucking blast along Messi. He needs space & great players who play attacking football around him... like I said a few days ago he kinda belongs to Barca.

[SajN]

I don't know, but it doesn't seem like it had anything to do with Neymar today. Maybe after their game on sunday.

If I remember correctly, the Barca director was in meetings with them yesterday or something

[PAINKILLƎR]

They changed their minds because of what I said about Neymar in backstage, he can't compete with the faster, stronger, smarter European teams yet. Nahmsayin?

[Francesco]

They changed their minds because of what I said about Neymar in backstage, he can't compete with the faster, stronger, smarter European teams yet. Nahmsayin?

He's definitely more than good enough for pretty much all teams in Spain for instance... Sanchez is like retro player comparing to Neymar & he's been given so many chances by Barca for so long.

[dR3]

Becks will be definitely missed, a true football legend.

[Innovation]

Chelsea Awards were last night:

-CFC Fans Player of the Year: Juan Mata
-CFC Player's Player of the Year: Juan Mata
-CFC Young Player of the Year: Nathan Ake
-CFC Special Recognition Award: Frank Lampard

Well done Mata! Fully deserved. Best #10 in the league this season.

Oscar got the goal of the season also.

[Guess_Who]

Becks will be definitely missed, a true football legend.

They changed their minds because of what I said about Neymar in backstage, he can't compete with the faster, stronger, smarter European teams yet. Nahmsayin?

He's definitely more than good enough for pretty much all teams in Spain for instance... Sanchez is like retro player comparing to Neymar & he's been given so many chances by Barca for so long.

Neymar MORE than good enough for all teams in spain? Nope.jpg. Fails in big games, fails with Brazil, will probably Robinho in europe

Neymar soap opera now in Spain. It was the same back in the day with Modric. Last thing I've heard is that yesterday they were about to sign the move to Barça, but the father wants more money. It seems the father is ...complicated.

[Francesco]

Becks will be definitely missed, a true football legend.

He's definitely more than good enough for pretty much all teams in Spain for instance... Sanchez is like retro player comparing to Neymar & he's been given so many chances by Barca for so long.

Neymar MORE than good enough for all teams in spain? Nope.jpg. Fails in big games, fails with Brazil, will probably Robinho in europe

Neymar soap opera now in Spain. It was the same back in the day with Modric. Last thing I've heard is that yesterday they were about to sign the move to Barça, but the father wants more money. It seems the father is ...complicated.

I agree personal money & contractual issues are the only problems right now.
Neymar is an extraordinary player & the fact he doesn't play as good for Brazil doesn't mean absolutely anything. So many great players have had troubles with maintaining their greatness on national teams level. For example apart that last year Messi has never been as impressive for Argentina comparing to Barcelona. Cristiano has never been as impressive for Portugal as he's been for United & Real too.
Neymar is nothing like Robinho... he's way more complete as a player & his technical skills make Robinho look ordinary. On top of it he's pretty fast & Robinho is relatively slow & that makes huge difference overall.

[Innovation]

I don't doubt Neymar will be brilliant in Europe, but based on his performance against England, he can't really produce against physical defenders.

[Francesco]

He's definitely more than good enough for pretty much all teams in Spain for instance... Sanchez is like retro player comparing to Neymar & he's been given so many chances by Barca for so long.

Neymar MORE than good enough for all teams in spain? Nope.jpg. Fails in big games, fails with Brazil, will probably Robinho in europe

I agree personal money & contractual issues are the only problems right now.
Neymar is an extraordinary player & the fact he doesn't play as good for Brazil doesn't mean absolutely anything. So many great players have had troubles with maintaining their greatness on national teams level. For example apart that last year Messi has never been as impressive for Argentina comparing to Barcelona. Cristiano has never been as impressive for Portugal as he's been for United & Real too.
Neymar is nothing like Robinho... he's way more complete as a player & his technical skills make Robinho look ordinary. On top of it he's pretty fast & Robinho is relatively slow & that makes huge difference overall.

Messi and Ronaldo has way way way less great players in their national teams, than Brazil has. But yeah, I get you, its different to play good for clubs and nations.

Robinho was fast as a.. I dont even know, he was fast as FUCK in the madrid days. Even tho he actually was good in the Madrid days. But yeah, he lost his pace etc, and became crap. I fear the same thing will happen with Neymar.

And this, read what Belletti said:

The young Brazilian striker failed to make an impact in the first-leg of the State Championship final, with the former Barcelona and Chelsea full-back adding to his growing list of critics.

“Normally he does not play well against Tite, who have a game plan much like in Europe. With two lines of four he is well marked, there is always cover behind the player marking Neymar, this just neutralises him,” Belletti told SporTV.

“Neymar is broken very easily when he realises that the game is not for him.

“He has hardly appeared in the game [against Corinthians], he is not feeling confident enough to take on the responsibility that he assumed, and assumed well. This is lacking right now for Santos.”

Argentina national team is stuffed with incredible talent... their striker choices are second to none & Brazil can't even touch them right now.
I do get your point though & that's why I told you Barca is the right team for Neymar... all he needs is space & great teammates who could pass the ball with ease & he's gonna be unstoppable. On top of it he's not gonna be the main target as defenders have to worry too much about Messi above all.

[Guess_Who]

Didn't expect this much support tbh

Madrid is divided today. I'm with you this time. I prefer Real Madrid to win.

[SajN]

[Francesco]

Wow... that was crazy.

[SajN]

I didn't see the match, but I heard C.R. got a red card, lol.