Posted by: katziman April 19, 2007
The New Maradona: Messi
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Lionel Messi had an offer to play for Spain where he spent most of his youth life. However, he preferred to wait for an opportunity to play for his birth-country, Argentina; hence, by registering his names next to legends such as, Maradona, Batistuta, and mighty Crespo. Having already been recognized as one of the best midfielders in the world, the 19-years old stunning Leo is a dynamic striker himself. Soccer gurus still argue on Peckerman’s wrong decision to bring Julio Cruz as a Hernan Crespo substitute in World Cup quarterfinal against Germany. Had Peckerman sent Leo as Hernan’s substitute, Argentina might have created more chances to avoid the early exit from the World Cup. It is always a previlage to watch Leo play, not to mention with the surroundings of Ronaldhino, ‘Eto, Deco and Xavi.
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