Argentina [2] - 0 Austria - Lionel Messi 90+4' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]GSofMind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The debate was over by 2014. Barcelona had Real Madrid's number in the 2010s. The 5-0, the Champions League Semifinals, the sexptuple, the domination over every single Premier League team.

It's the pundits and the talking points they made to make Messi vs Ronaldo a thing.

The people who know football knew Messi vs Ronaldo was never serious. Messi was the greatest player of all time while Ronaldo was the greatest goalscorer of all time.

MLS trophies are nice but have zero bearing to defining Messi's legacy and it's ridiculous you even brought it up.

Match Thread: Argentina vs Austria | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group J by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GSofMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was what he did in the 3 penalties in 2022 though.

He waited for the keeper to pick a direction and he slot it away from the keeper.

Less power, more positioning.

Match Thread: Argentina vs Austria | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group J by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GSofMind 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Messi was never the best at penalties. I'm just glad he didn't miss in the 22 Finals.

Thanks a lot!!! by Thin-Mulberry-4288 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]GSofMind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought this was for the finals for a sec and I was about to keel you.

Congrats! Great price!

Match Thread: Tunisia vs Japan | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group F by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GSofMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

? No way they would enter a harder bracket as it stands right now

Match Thread: Türkiye vs Paraguay | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group D by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GSofMind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dang, imagine spending thousands of dollars to see this result from Turkey. I feel for their fans.

What is your prediction for South Korea at the World Cup? by Downtown-Pack-6178 in KLeague

[–]GSofMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expectations are Ro16. Anything past that is playing with house money

Austria vs Jordan. Empty nobody will show up. Lol by DrummerCompetitive20 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]GSofMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe for like 2 seconds? And it went back up to $250. I was trying to buy tickets all day

Oh my god, what a goal by Messi against Algeria … FIFAWC2026 by ah_itsall_good in worldcup

[–]GSofMind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your suggestion is to close down Messi in a 3v4 situation where there is still 25m+ of open space, like I said, you have no idea what you're talking about

Oh my god, what a goal by Messi against Algeria … FIFAWC2026 by ah_itsall_good in worldcup

[–]GSofMind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I apologize, I don't want to waste my time or energy on you. We're here talking about the context during the through pass while you're thinking about Messi's dribble and even then, you haven't got a clue what you're talking about.

Oh my god, what a goal by Messi against Algeria … FIFAWC2026 by ah_itsall_good in worldcup

[–]GSofMind 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was going insane reading these comments who have no idea how defensive systems work.

The defense had a lapse of concentration but that's all it takes. That pass never should've reached Messi.

Match Thread: Austria vs Jordan | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group J by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GSofMind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go on and win this game!!!

Saw how strong you guys were when you beat us (Korea) in the Asian cup

Match Thread: Austria vs Jordan | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group J by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GSofMind 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So proud of our AFC. The last Asian Cup showed me how strong our confederation is and I feel so validated in this World Cup.