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Messi set to win 3rd straight world player honor

Sports Jan. 08, 2012 - 06:19AM JST ( 2 )

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oikawaJan. 08, 2012 - 09:47AM JST

I think he'll easily eclipse Zidane and Ronaldo in terms of awards, but he is helped by not having much competition. A few years ago there were a lot more world superstars that would be considered for this award, i.e Ronaldo, Figo, Zidane, Ronaldinho, Deco, Lampard, Beckham, Henry, Owen, van Nistelrooy, etc, all just past their best now. Now it's just between him and Ronaldo really, because the only alternatives, Iniesta and Xavi, play on the same team as him and obviously don't have quite the same impact as Messi.
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edojinJan. 08, 2012 - 03:03PM JST

Yes ... the stars named above by "oikawa" all dazzled us during their fabulous hey-days. But Messi is "today's" superstar ... and his does his bit by dazzling us with his fancy footwork and scoring techniques. Long may he reign as king of the pitch.