@Brewer I'll agree and disagree...

Yes, the standards being set are phenomenal, he's likely to be disappointed by Maradona's tactics,personally I don't see Argentina winnning it, they're not a team as opposed to maybe Spain or Brazil.

But I doubt he'll go down the Ronaldinho road, simply because of his work ethic,lack of side shows and youth - the guy has another 1 or 2 world cups to go after 2010 barring burnout.Time will tell.

That boy is VERY good. My prediction however... Inter to whip barca into shape. The etoo they sold will come back to haunt them!

The moment he gets the ball there's an air of excitement and expectation that fills the air...it is great to have the greatest player in world during our lifetime!

I believe the Man-urine fans got a dose they wanted after talking ill of Arsenal last year.

In all honesty, Messi was good. But the difference between the Barca Messi and the Argentina Messi is quite simple. Xavi and Iniesta. Without these two, Messi would have to work extra hard. That is what he lacks with Argentina; play makers. Statistics show that Xavi and Iniesta completed quite a number of passes to Messi for him to do his thing. But yet again, even against my beloved team, it was fun to watch the beautiful game, and especially the unstoppable Villa goal. It was the goal of the match. Superb.