World Cup

[Peter_Spaeth]

We just witnessed perhaps the greatest performance ever by a soccer player, and it wasn't Messi.

That said, that should remove any objection to Messi as the best ever.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

We just witnessed perhaps the greatest performance ever by a soccer player, and it wasn't Messi.

That said, that should remove any objection to Messi as the best ever.

+1 agree amazing finals and the French comeback was amazing

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

+1 agree amazing finals and the French comeback was amazing

Two equalizers each with time running down, and a hat trick in all. Messi is arguably the greatest ever now but it may not last long. Mbappe is only 23 LOL.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Two equalizers each with time running down, and a hat trick in all. Messi is arguably the greatest ever now but it may not last long. Mbappe is only 23 LOL.

You are correct Mbappe has a great future ahead of him. He was a beast the entire game

[ClementeFanOh]

Peter- good heavens I hope you don’t mean Mbappe. Absent for 70 minutes and putting in PKs earned by teammates. He played very well for 50 minutes.Nah””He’s a good player who is full of himself, but the more interesting story was the subbing off of Giroud and Griezmann early, when it was the French D that was bad. Better team win, happy for Messi. Not ready to anoint Mbappe for anything yet, way too young. Story today is Arg not Mbappe. Trent King

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ClementeFanOh

Peter- good heavens I hope you don’t mean Mbappe. Absent for 70 minutes and putting in PKs earned by teammates. He played very well for 50 minutes.Nah””He’s a good player who is full of himself, but the more interesting story was the subbing off of Giroud and Griezmann early, when it was the French D that was bad. Better team win, happy for Messi. Not ready to anoint Mbappe for anything yet, way too young. Story today is Arg not Mbappe. Trent King

Trent only you could diss a hat trick including two equalizers in a World Cup final. LOL. A good player. Michael Jordan was also a good player. I get that you don't like France but seriously. Anyhow yes a great win for Messi and Argentina.

[ClementeFanOh]

Please excuse the typos, fat fingers on my phone…I thought Argentina’s subs were better, especially Martinez who is a firecracker. Argentina’s soccer was more honest (for those who despise diving as I do. #12 and Thuram were a joke, one got carded for simulation). Glad they won and that France didn’t repeat. Trent King

[ClementeFanOh]

Peter- again, my joy is for Argentina. Mbappe converted penalties for 2/3 of his hat trick and was INVISIBLE for 70 minutes. Great for him I suppose, but I prefer earned hat tricks. Trent King

[ClementeFanOh]

Last thing- it’s France I don’t like, not merely Mbappe. I’m glad they were foiled. Wonder how that PSG locker room will look? Lol. Trent King

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ClementeFanOh

Last thing- it’s France I don’t like, not merely Mbappe. I’m glad they were foiled. Wonder how that PSG locker room will look? Lol. Trent King

I would not have guessed.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ClementeFanOh

Peter- again, my joy is for Argentina. Mbappe converted penalties for 2/3 of his hat trick and was INVISIBLE for 70 minutes. Great for him I suppose, but I prefer earned hat tricks. Trent King

Of course but it's still a great feat under that kind of pressure. Several of Messi's tournament goals were also penalties. Anyhow, we agree on Argentina and I am glad for Messi.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Of course but it's still a great feat under that kind of pressure. Several of Messi's tournament goals were also penalties. Anyhow, we agree on Argentina and I am glad for Messi.

Messi seems to be the goat, although I never saw Pele play. Would not be shocked if mbappe takes the title at some point. Between Messi and Ronaldo I think players give the vote to Messi pretty overwhelmingly so I’ll take their word for it.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by ClementeFanOh

Peter- again, my joy is for Argentina. Mbappe converted penalties for 2/3 of his hat trick and was INVISIBLE for 70 minutes. Great for him I suppose, but I prefer earned hat tricks. Trent King

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Of course but it's still a great feat under that kind of pressure. Several of Messi's tournament goals were also penalties. Anyhow, we agree on Argentina and I am glad for Messi.

I made a comment to my wife that I had only seen one picture of Mbappe on TV before the first penalty kick. His second goal 2 or 3 minutes later was bitter to watch. But I knew that he was electric.

Let's not forget that the Argentine goalie was the silent MVP the last two games by blocking multiple shootout kicks. Mbappe might have gotten "easy" points, but he earned them both. That goalie narrowly missed blocking his first PK, and narrowly missed his shootout goal with a solid hand on the ball.

As my wife said rooting for Argentina - "Dale!!! Dale!!!"

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