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Who Was Greater - Pirlo Or Xavi? by murtaj(m): 7:18am On Jun 04, 2015 |
The two finest midfielders of a generation meet for one last time at the highest level on Saturday, but which one of the two was the better player over the course of their career? Andrea Pirlo and Xavi are two of a dying breed. Midfielders more about technique than physique, their styles seem suited to a bygone era, yet they have been able to dominate for a generation in the maelstrom that is the modern game. Soon they will both be gone. Xavi is off to Qatar at the end of the current campaign, bidding farewell to his beloved Barcelona after more than two decades at the Catalan club. Pirlo, meanwhile, is considering a summer exit and has said a Champions League win would be a fitting finale to his career at this level. Xavi is now 35 and Pirlo 36 and both are slightly past the peak of their powers, yet they remain vital players for their respective clubs and brought success to their national teams, too. Xavi helped Spain to a World Cup win in 2010 and back-to-back European Championship crowns in 2008 and 2012; Pirlo also won the World Cup with Italy in 2006 and was a losing finalist against Xavi and La Roja at Euro 2012. But which one was the better player? As the two midfielders meet again for one last time at the highest level in Saturday's Champions League final in Berlin . |
Re: Who Was Greater - Pirlo Or Xavi? by clintino700(m): 8:53am On Jun 04, 2015 |
To me Pirlo is more greater but Xavi more successful.... |
Re: Who Was Greater - Pirlo Or Xavi? by starlingbawa(m): 9:22am On Jun 04, 2015 |
The opinion above mine says a great deal but I'd settle that it's difficult to call. Both players were simply great along the length and breath of their respective careers!!! |
Re: Who Was Greater - Pirlo Or Xavi? by seankay(m): 9:53am On Jun 05, 2015 |
Pirlo na baba. All hail the king of long pass |
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