Messi: not just great, but the best?

[Santiago. 1,500]

I'm curious to know in how people think he is a cheat. Not trolling or anything i'm actually quite curious and would like to know what they think. Maybe there is a reason for his freakish ability and talent. Or maybe he is just truly a footballing gift.

Let the debate begin.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I'm curious to know in how people think he is a cheat. Not trolling or anything i'm actually quite curious and would like to know what they think. Maybe there is a reason for his freakish ability and talent. Or maybe he is just truly a footballing gift.

Let the debate begin.

True football ability as far as I'm concerned. Watching him play, how can that be cheating? That's natural ability.

[Santiago. 1,500]

True football ability as far as I'm concerned. Watching him play, how can that be cheating? That's natural ability.

I've been hearing arguments that he has been given so called 'steroids' for his growth hormone deficiency that overtime has advanced his physical ability,

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I've been hearing arguments that he has been given so called 'steroids' for his growth hormone deficiency that overtime has advanced his physical ability,

People clutching at straws. He had a growth deficiency, and it's not like he's one them continuously, it was a round of dosage when he was like 10-years old or something.

[Santiago. 1,500]

People clutching at straws. He had a growth deficiency, and it's not like he's one them continuously, it was a round of dosage when he was like 10-years old or something.

Hence me saying those massive HGH treatments he's been receiving from Barca. A steroid for Height advancements with an increase in muscle mass. Who knows if Barca injected more into him lol, who knows if his overall ability was enhanced as a teenager, speed, strength, balance, etc. Realistically, its not okay for a tall person to cheat to become taller and stronger, I fail to see how its okay for a short person to do it, unless for health reasons.

Many view it as that, or maybe were just ignoring the fact he is just truly talented and one of the greatest footballers we will ever see

[Krypt 241]

last night he was amazing. destroyed and team who beat us. previously he has been anonymous in games between us , though that was when we had a solid defence. if we somehow overcome Napoli i hope we miss Barca by a mile.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Hence me saying those massive HGH treatments he's been receiving from Barca. A steroid for Height advancements with an increase in muscle mass. Who knows if Barca injected more into him lol, who knows if his overall ability was enhanced as a teenager, speed, strength, balance, etc. Realistically, its not okay for a tall person to cheat to become taller and stronger, I fail to see how its okay for a short person to do it, unless for health reasons.

Many view it as that, or maybe were just ignoring the fact he is just truly talented and one of the greatest footballers we will ever see

You know footballers are subject to drug tests right?

No I don't think all those things make a majority of who he is. He's phenomenally talented and that's nothing to do with the drugs, that's through hard work, trainings and an element of natural talent. I think it's criminal to downplay this.

[Fulham Broadway 16,849]

'How do you say cheater in catalan ?'

Roman could get the dwarf as a squad player -but hes waiting behind Malouda and Kalou -he'd have to be loaned out for a season as well Gourlay style

[Liquidator 5,176]

personally I think his goal against Getafe a few years back was one of the best goals in the history of football

[Liquidator 5,176]

'How do you say cheater in catalan ?'

trampós

[LDN Blue 7,903]

personally I think his goal against Getafe a few years back was one of the best goals in the history of football

Reminds us of another Argentine who demolished England like that once..

[Fulham Broadway 16,849]

Reminds us of another Argentine who demolished England like that once..

He was drugged up to the eyeballs as well

[LDN Blue 7,903]

He was drugged up to the eyeballs as well

Touché

[Fulham Broadway 16,849]

Touché

Wasnt trying to be clever but he took so much gear - at least he admitted it later

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Wasnt trying to be clever but he took so much gear - at least he admitted it later

I think everyone realised as soon as he did that goal celebration where he went right up to the camera.. Didn't even need to admit it, everyone knew "he's doped up"

[Fulham Broadway 16,849]

I think everyone realised as soon as he did that goal celebration where he went right up to the camera.. Didn't even need to admit it, everyone knew "he's doped up"

Wish someone would force some down Maloudas throat

[capriccioso 2,545]

Do you know Remi Gaillard ? Because he is better than the guy of whom you posted the video. If you don't, I'll show you.

No, never heard of him. Link?

Messi is no gentleman, though. Remember that handball goal a few years back?

[zolayes 14,489]

I find it staggering that treatment for a serious childhood complaint should lead to accusations of the greatest player the world has seen so far

being labelled a drug cheat. People on here doing so are either attempting to show off medical knowledge taken from wikpedia or

are such Philistines that they refuse to appreciate art.