mostob:
Not bad really. He and Nduka Ugbade are not bad choices for the Eaglets. Let's see the talents they will unearth for us this time around.

Kog45:
Super story.Ask Messi how winning WC nailed it for him.KDB no doubt has done it with man city but having solid WC performances would make him a player to be remembered in all time greats not great.

TheGoodJoe:


Where did I say I know football more than everyone? I am saying, Zidane did not play with the intensity of our team today. So he won't get picked unless he trained to meet the intensity and tactics of today.

You are not thinking towards that perspective.

TheGoodJoe:


I repeat, Xabi Alonso had no top coaching experience before Leverkusen. So, I wonder what you are trying to argue. Good starting point is not the discussion at all.

TheGoodJoe:


The world cup did nothing. With multiple penalties all along the way. The world cup added nothing to Messi's pedigree. It was just ceremonial.

charlesemeka85:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtL6FuibsbY?si=xNVjn2zoDp4AQaOi

TheGoodJoe:


You just did not get the point. Muller in what was quoted above said Magic and aesthetics (eye appealing) Zidane rules them. I agree 100%. When it comes to goal contributions, De Bruyne and Muller rules. How can you tag this disrespect?

As Thiago Alcantara said, in the game today, there is little space to even turn with the ball. That is why we see less magic and more contributions.

No one is disrespecting Zidane but give KDB his respect. He is now among the greats.

Marjoribanks:
Goal contribution is a lame way of measuring players performance. Goal contribution is often criticized as a limited measure of player performance. For instance, Chukwueze's exceptional dribbling against Roma resulted in Giroud hitting the post, an opportunity that won't be counted as a goal contribution because his teammates failed to convert the chance. This scenario is not an isolated incident. Despite statistically favoring Pulisic over Chukwueze, those who watch the games closely recognize the nuances of their performances.
To illustrate, Zidane's impact on the 1998 World Cup final for France was monumental, almost single-handedly securing their victory. In contrast, his absence due to injury during the 2002 World Cup led to France's early exit in the group stage. In 2006, Zidane's performance nearly won France another World Cup, although his actions in the final overshadowed his brilliant play. His Champions League-winning goal is still revered as one of the best in history, highlighting his enduring influence on the game's biggest stages.

While players like De Bruyne are crucial for their teams, Belgium and Manchester City have shown they can perform without him in important games. De Bruyne has not affected any important game in history (Euros final, World Cup or Champions league). Eve, 20-year-old Foden has seamlessly adapted to his role without any issues.

Who takes Thiago Alcantara seriously? Which space is he talking about? lol
There is no time in history that football has suffered mediocre talent than now. Comparing the quality of teams from past eras like Ajax, Liverpool, Inter, Juventus, Milan, Lyon, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Roma, Chelsea, and even the Manchester City of the past to present teams reveals a stark difference in talent! Mediocrity has taken over!

Marjoribanks:
Goal contribution is a lame way of measuring players performance. Goal contribution is often criticized as a limited measure of player performance. For instance, Chukwueze's exceptional dribbling against Roma resulted in Giroud hitting the post, an opportunity that won't be counted as a goal contribution because his teammates failed to convert the chance. This scenario is not an isolated incident. Despite statistically favoring Pulisic over Chukwueze, those who watch the games closely recognize the nuances of their performances.
To illustrate, Zidane's impact on the 1998 World Cup final for France was monumental, almost single-handedly securing their victory. In contrast, his absence due to injury during the 2002 World Cup led to France's early exit in the group stage. In 2006, Zidane's performance nearly won France another World Cup, although his actions in the final overshadowed his brilliant play. His Champions League-winning goal is still revered as one of the best in history, highlighting his enduring influence on the game's biggest stages.

While players like De Bruyne are crucial for their teams, Belgium and Manchester City have shown they can perform without him in important games. De Bruyne has not affected any important game in history (Euros final, World Cup or Champions league). Eve, 20-year-old Foden has seamlessly adapted to his role without any issues.

Who takes Thiago Alcantara seriously? Which space is he talking about? lol
There is no time in history that football has suffered mediocre talent than now. Comparing the quality of teams from past eras like Ajax, Liverpool, Inter, Juventus, Milan, Lyon, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Roma, Chelsea, and even the Manchester City of the past to present teams reveals a stark difference in talent! Mediocrity has taken over!

Marjoribanks:
Goal contribution is a lame way of measuring players performance. Goal contribution is often criticized as a limited measure of player performance. For instance, Chukwueze's exceptional dribbling against Roma resulted in Giroud hitting the post, an opportunity that won't be counted as a goal contribution because his teammates failed to convert the chance. This scenario is not an isolated incident. Despite statistically favoring Pulisic over Chukwueze, those who watch the games closely recognize the nuances of their performances.
To illustrate, Zidane's impact on the 1998 World Cup final for France was monumental, almost single-handedly securing their victory. In contrast, his absence due to injury during the 2002 World Cup led to France's early exit in the group stage. In 2006, Zidane's performance nearly won France another World Cup, although his actions in the final overshadowed his brilliant play. His Champions League-winning goal is still revered as one of the best in history, highlighting his enduring influence on the game's biggest stages.

While players like De Bruyne are crucial for their teams, Belgium and Manchester City have shown they can perform without him in important games. De Bruyne has not affected any important game in history (Euros final, World Cup or Champions league). Eve, 20-year-old Foden has seamlessly adapted to his role without any issues.

Who takes Thiago Alcantara seriously? Which space is he talking about? lol
There is no time in history that football has suffered mediocre talent than now. Comparing the quality of teams from past eras like Ajax, Liverpool, Inter, Juventus, Milan, Lyon, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Roma, Chelsea, and even the Manchester City of the past to present teams reveals a stark difference in talent! Mediocrity has taken over!

Marjoribanks:
Goal contribution is a lame way of measuring players performance. Goal contribution is often criticized as a limited measure of player performance. For instance, Chukwueze's exceptional dribbling against Roma resulted in Giroud hitting the post, an opportunity that won't be counted as a goal contribution because his teammates failed to convert the chance. This scenario is not an isolated incident. Despite statistically favoring Pulisic over Chukwueze, those who watch the games closely recognize the nuances of their performances.
To illustrate, Zidane's impact on the 1998 World Cup final for France was monumental, almost single-handedly securing their victory. In contrast, his absence due to injury during the 2002 World Cup led to France's early exit in the group stage. In 2006, Zidane's performance nearly won France another World Cup, although his actions in the final overshadowed his brilliant play. His Champions League-winning goal is still revered as one of the best in history, highlighting his enduring influence on the game's biggest stages.

While players like De Bruyne are crucial for their teams, Belgium and Manchester City have shown they can perform without him in important games. De Bruyne has not affected any important game in history (Euros final, World Cup or Champions league). Eve, 20-year-old Foden has seamlessly adapted to his role without any issues.

Who takes Thiago Alcantara seriously? Which space is he talking about? lol
There is no time in history that football has suffered mediocre talent than now. Comparing the quality of teams from past eras like Ajax, Liverpool, Inter, Juventus, Milan, Lyon, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Roma, Chelsea, and even the Manchester City of the past to present teams reveals a stark difference in talent! Mediocrity has taken over!

Kog45:
It wasn’t ceremonial to Messi and Argentina football fans.It cemented his place along Pele and Maradona.

komekn:


I can't argue with your opinion but you cannot contend with the facts.

Taking a team from the Segunda Division to la liga is top level experience underpinned with measurable and quantifiable outcome delivery performance.

Napoleon55:

Good,then agree with what every normal football follower would, because I have never heard anywhere else that KDB is better than Zidan.

For football of new Era vs old Era,
expectedly, football should be far better in all area and departments of d game,including d intensity and techniques .
The world has evolved and knowledge increased so football should not be exempted, but what we r seeing today is way less what is expected.

Just as u know that it takes lesser hours for aeroplane to fly from London to New York now than 50yrs ago,so football should b far better and appealing to the eye more than what we have seen before,but this exactly seems not d case

Napoleon55:

Good,then agree with what every normal football follower would, because I have never heard anywhere else that KDB is better than Zidan.

For football of new Era vs old Era,
expectedly, football should be far better in all area and departments of d game,including d intensity and techniques .
The world has evolved and knowledge increased so football should not be exempted, but what we r seeing today is way less what is expected.

Just as u know that it takes lesser hours for aeroplane to fly from London to New York now than 50yrs ago,so football should b far better and appealing to the eye more than what we have seen before,but this exactly seems not d case

TheGoodJoe:


Zidane was also absent in a good number of games in 1998 and the team still coasted. That was a super team.

Napoleon55:

how hard is it for u and other 1% that will agree with him that having higher number of goal contribution does not make one a better or greater footballer than one who has less?
would u dare argue that Iwobi is better than Okocha because he has more goal contributions in SE

Kog45:
Sir,that’s my take on KDB.

Marjoribanks:
Goal contribution is a lame way of measuring players performance. Goal contribution is often criticized as a limited measure of player performance. For instance, Chukwueze's exceptional dribbling against Roma resulted in Giroud hitting the post, an opportunity that won't be counted as a goal contribution because his teammates failed to convert the chance. This scenario is not an isolated incident. Despite statistically favoring Pulisic over Chukwueze, those who watch the games closely recognize the nuances of their performances.
To illustrate, Zidane's impact on the 1998 World Cup final for France was monumental, almost single-handedly securing their victory. In contrast, his absence due to injury during the 2002 World Cup led to France's early exit in the group stage. In 2006, Zidane's performance nearly won France another World Cup, although his actions in the final overshadowed his brilliant play. His Champions League-winning goal is still revered as one of the best in history, highlighting his enduring influence on the game's biggest stages.

While players like De Bruyne are crucial for their teams, Belgium and Manchester City have shown they can perform without him in important games. De Bruyne has not affected any important game in history (Euros final, World Cup or Champions league). Eve, 20-year-old Foden has seamlessly adapted to his role without any issues.

Who takes Thiago Alcantara seriously? Which space is he talking about? lol
There is no time in history that football has suffered mediocre talent than now. Comparing the quality of teams from past eras like Ajax, Liverpool, Inter, Juventus, Milan, Lyon, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Roma, Chelsea, and even the Manchester City of the past to present teams reveals a stark difference in talent! Mediocrity has taken over!

typicalgamer:


If people can’t Tiago alcantara seriously then who are you ??

Give KDB prime Zidane teammates and you’ll see how KDB will make Zidane stats look average

If I’m building a team to win I’d pick KDB over and over and over because i know final is a guarantee but winning the final is a an issue for KDB.

Imagine KDB in France 98 midfield or galaticos Real Madrid midfield lol

But the man had to settle for the likes for sterling 😂

Give KDB his dues abeg

It’s like saying Jay Jay okocha is better than mikel because he has flair and magic lol

Marjoribanks:
Don't ever quote me again in your life! Gtf out of my post!

TheGoodJoe:


Stark difference in talents because of stark difference in space and defending formula.

Today, football is tighter and those talents of the past will not find it easy as today.

elyte89:



Lol I sure say if u c dis guy wey quote u in real life …u go shoot am reach 50times for chest and head 😃😂😂😅😃😄😄

Marjoribanks:
Don't ever quote me again in your life! Gtf out of my post!

Marjoribanks:
He can't even be in my space! tbh! lol!

Marjoribanks:
Lol! Modric won the Ballon in his 30s just few years ago due to lack of quality players. Messi just won the Ballon in his 30s last year. lol!
What space are you talking about and when did that lack of space and defending start to happen? Please name those teams and their palyers. lol! You are funny!
It was actually the other way round! The quality of the defenders and players then made players to play at high level. The quality of players now is a fkn joke.

Marjoribanks:
Lol! Modric won the Ballon in his 30s just few years ago due to lack of quality players. Messi just won the Ballon in his 30s last year. lol!
What space are you talking about and when did that lack of space and defending start to happen? Please name those teams and their palyers. lol! You are funny!
It was actually the other way round! The quality of the defenders and players then made players to play at high level. The quality of players now is a fkn joke.

elyte89:



Lol I sure say if u c dis guy wey quote u in real life …u go shoot am reach 50times for chest and head 😃😂😂😅😃😄😄