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2014 FIFA World Cup |OT2| Germany Müllers Portugal

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Ok serious question: Are we witnessing the beginning of Messi's decline? He just doesn't seem that fast and explosive anymore. Would be a shame to see such a special player decline so early in his career.

nah, he's always been shit in the argentinian team.
 
Lol Bosnians can't aim for shit.

I've called Argentina overrated from the start but I didn't expect them to struggle like this either.
 
What''s with the "this match suck" comments.
I prefer a nice tight tactical match than one team steamrolling the other one.
one team going 3 or more goals ahead is not my idea of a fun match.
Except if its chile or netherlands against spain :)
 
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Ok serious question: Are we witnessing the beginning of Messi's decline? He just doesn't seem that fast and explosive anymore. Would be a shame to see such a special player decline so early in his career.

Before tonight I was thinking he was saving his strength at Barca. But now I'm worried. What if he becomes the next Torres?
 
Ok serious question: Are we witnessing the beginning of Messi's decline? He just doesn't seem that fast and explosive anymore. Would be a shame to see such a special player decline so early in his career.

It happened to Ronaldinho, but I think what was more to do with his lifestyle than anything else. Think it's way premature to write him off just yet
 
I've suspected for a long time that argentina will get steamrolled when they face a top tier team, just like 2010. this performance isnt exactly changing my opinion. I think that they simply arent good enough to win it, and the messi/aguero combo cant make up for the fact that their midfield and defence is average at best.
 
Lol Bosnians can't aim for shit.

I've called Argentina overrated from the start but I didn't expect them to struggle like this either.

Yeah i do not understand all the hype surrounding them either, hopefully they show progress in the next few matches
 
Yeah i do not understand all the hype surrounding them either, hopefully they show progress in the next few matches
I suspect the hype doesn't exactly come from Argentinians, who are well aware of Messi's lackluster performance on the national team since the 2010 World Cup already. :P
 
It happened to Ronaldinho, but I think what was more to do with his lifestyle than anything else. Think it's way premature to write him off just yet

Sadly I honestly think he just lost his love for the game. For too many what's left when you've done it all? What a player in his prime.
 
Ok serious question: Are we witnessing the beginning of Messi's decline? He just doesn't seem that fast and explosive anymore. Would be a shame to see such a special player decline so early in his career.

Since last Christmas he definitely hasn't been the same. It's a real shame, Messi of 2011-13 was the greatest player of all time. Not sure if his hamstring injury means he doesn't have the same pace as before but he clearly plays a different game since the injury. Half the time he's just standing still watching the game go on around him.
 
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