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George McGovern

(7,072 posts) Mon May 19, 2025, 10:59 AM May 19

Lionel Messi - WORLD CHAMPION - Movie - The Greatest Player of His Era? (might have to skip ads . . .)

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Lionel Messi - WORLD CHAMPION - Movie - The Greatest Player of His Era? (might have to skip ads . . .) (Original Post) George McGovern May 19 OP

I think he is the greatest in an era filled with so many great players. Efilroft Sul May 19 #1

And he appears to be human -- humble almost. Grateful for his gifts. Love to watch him play. Thanks! George McGovern May 20 #3

Fabulous malaise May 19 #2

Yes they do malaise. Yet I've always had soft spot in my heart for Pele. I think he's the greatest of all. Thanks! George McGovern May 20 #4

Same here malaise May 20 #5

Efilroft Sul

(4,012 posts)

1. I think he is the greatest in an era filled with so many great players.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon May 19, 2025, 06:56 PM

May 19

And I say this as a Juventus fan who cheered on the squad when it included CR7 in the lineup. For as phenomenal as Cristiano Ronaldo is, Messi edges him out.

George McGovern

(7,072 posts)

3. And he appears to be human -- humble almost. Grateful for his gifts. Love to watch him play. Thanks!

Reply to Efilroft Sul (Reply #1)

Tue May 20, 2025, 03:44 PM

May 20

malaise

(284,467 posts)

2. Fabulous

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon May 19, 2025, 07:30 PM

May 19

Lovely

Could be the best of all time but they play way more football these days

George McGovern

(7,072 posts)

4. Yes they do malaise. Yet I've always had soft spot in my heart for Pele. I think he's the greatest of all. Thanks!

Reply to malaise (Reply #2)

Tue May 20, 2025, 03:45 PM

May 20

malaise

(284,467 posts)

5. Same here

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #4)

Tue May 20, 2025, 03:48 PM

May 20

But Pele never played so much football. Pele was the first of the really great.

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