Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Best of pals? NO!
By Chris,
January 8 2009
Lionel Messi has delivered a scathing attack on Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. The Barcelona star has named his own personal World XI for 2008 for uefa.com – and rival Ronaldo does not feature. Messi has described the Portuguese international as a “loathsome brat” and a “mummy's boy”.
Messi has picked his World XI for 2008 - but didn't even consider picking World Player of the Year, Ronaldo.
The young winger gave a contemptuous analysis of United's number seven, saying: "He's diving, preening, mummy's boy who goes missing in big games and is slowed down by the weight of his own ego. All real football fans detest this loathsome brat and the sooner he becomes an expensive prima donna at Real Madrid the better."
Messi, however, named two United stars in his XI. Rio Ferdinand partnered Barca's Carles Puyol at the heart of the defence, whilst Wayne Rooney was named in attack. They were the only two players to make the cut.
Interesting, Sir Alex Ferguson was chosen to manage the side ahead of Pep Guardiola and Diego Maradona - Messi's bosses with Barcelona and Argentina respectively.
The youngster didn't name himself in his team - but there was room for Chelsea's Peter Cech and Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas.
Lionel Messi's World XI 2008: Petr Cech (Chelsea), Maicon (Inter), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), Javier Zanetti (Inter), Xavi (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
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Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Kate Jackson (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 14:02
I have watched Messi several times and can't see what all the fuss is about. He wouldn't make it onto my bench for a World XI, that's even if I couldn't include United players.
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Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Editor_Chris (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 14:22
His record as Barcelona, for a winger is phenomenal though. He's only 21 and has bagged 41 league goals from 91 appearances - and has already got 33 caps for Argentina, scoring ten goals.
If this interview is anything to go by, he’s a feisty character too!
If this interview is anything to go by, he’s a feisty character too!
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Bwana Wenger (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 14:41
What are the likes of Rooney doing in that Team.
I though he selected REAL STARS who never disappear in big games?
Wait for chelski on Sunday. Rooney's only contribution will be a Red Card for 10 bookable offenses.
Warning: Supporting Arsenal is not for the faint at heart... It requires hard balls...
I though he selected REAL STARS who never disappear in big games?
Wait for chelski on Sunday. Rooney's only contribution will be a Red Card for 10 bookable offenses.
Warning: Supporting Arsenal is not for the faint at heart... It requires hard balls...
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: youngdevil (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 17:09
agree messi on ronaldo's ego. its the reason he aint perfomin so well. shuld ave left last season.he has loyalty problems that boy
BWana dont hate on Rooney. does everything we want him to do. unlike u folks whining about how your players aint perfoming this, that
ROONEY! ROONEY! ROONEY! ROONEY! KING of OLD TRAFFORD
BWana dont hate on Rooney. does everything we want him to do. unlike u folks whining about how your players aint perfoming this, that
ROONEY! ROONEY! ROONEY! ROONEY! KING of OLD TRAFFORD
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: ILamberson (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 21:20
This quote seems fabricated. It's basically every ABU's complaint. Diving, Preening, Mummy's Boy? I'm not sure that Messi's command of english includes knowing Brit slang. Also, Messi is nowhere near that unprofessional. This story ran for two days without the quote. I think this was tacked on. I call bullshit.
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: ms universe (IP Logged)
Date: 09/01/2009 01:21
i personally think messi is full of @#$%&,clearly driven by jealousy.i mean its kinda obvious since ronaldo is still receiving young player of the yaer awards.GROW UP MESSI!!!who gives a @#$%& about your team?ronaldo can play for my world XI anytime!
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Colie (IP Logged)
Date: 09/01/2009 13:28
Nathan Jackson are you for real, don't even sign on as a knowledgable football fan, Messi is everything Ronaldo isn't and that's CLASS. If anyone watched El Clasico this year they would of seen Messi getting lumped out of it by Madrid players and he kept getting back up and looking for more, no complaints he just plays football, something ronaldo could do with learning from. I would never have Ronaldo in my team because he doesn't understand what the term team means. Never see him tracking a player huge lack of Discipline and does things on the pitch only for his own Glorification and the fact Ferguson puts up with it is beyond me.
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: ray711 (IP Logged)
Date: 09/01/2009 13:52
Well then Nathan Jackson your real name must be Stevie Wonder or Corky as your either blind or not right in the head. Are you sure its Messi your watching and not Anderson???? I mean you do actually know who Messi is dont you???? hahaha now you know why you didnt get that job as a top football pundit eh!!! Coz you know jack about football. Anyone who can honestly say they dont know what all the fuss about Messi is has to be an idiot or a liar. Which are you?
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: ray711 (IP Logged)
Date: 09/01/2009 14:15
Also this is a wind up as Messi never said those things about Ronaldo although he did leave him out of his World 11.
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: youngdevil (IP Logged)
Date: 09/01/2009 18:02
ray yeh u right. all messi did was leave him out the team and some jurnalists made it seem as if its an attack on ronaldo even in their headlines.
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Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Jesse Cole (IP Logged)
Date: 10/01/2009 17:56
Somehow I doubt the validity of this supposed 'article'. When did journalists stop trying?
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: ManUnited4Life (IP Logged)
Date: 11/01/2009 04:44
Quote:BwanaWenger
What are the likes of Rooney doing in that Team.
I though he selected REAL STARS who never disappear in big games?
Wait for chelski on Sunday. Rooney's only contribution will be a Red Card for 10 bookable offenses.
LOL. Speaking about disappearing, does Arsenal even play football anymore? I thought they were a club who would pride themselves on winning titles but havent seen them on any winners list since 2005.
So have Arsenal folded?
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Date: 11/01/2009 04:47
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Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Born_To_Do_Dishes (IP Logged)
Date: 11/01/2009 18:46
Jealous and bitter.
Class player mind.
Class player mind.
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Nicolas (IP Logged)
Date: 16/01/2009 00:16
I am argentinian, ive heard Messi speak a number of times, and I can assure you he would never say such things about Ronaldo or any other player for that matter. Its blatantly obvious to me that the quote was fabricated
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Irish Red (IP Logged)
Date: 16/01/2009 09:51
Where did this garbage come from??? Absolutely no chance Messi said that!!
I like Messi, best player in the world for me. What he does is amazing. Ronaldo had the best 2008 so rightly deserves the award butr Messi is top quality
I like Messi, best player in the world for me. What he does is amazing. Ronaldo had the best 2008 so rightly deserves the award butr Messi is top quality
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: colin_m (IP Logged)
Date: 17/01/2009 09:34
Anyway he was all right, he was walking added the witness, confirming that Ronaldo is the only man in Manchester who walks away from massive car smash but spends five minutes writhing in agony if someone pulls his socks down.
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Irish Red (IP Logged)
Date: 19/01/2009 14:01
Or maybe the car protected him but he can be kicked at will in the premiership 
He is the most fouled player in the premiership. so shocking that he gets so many free kicks huh?
He is the most fouled player in the premiership. so shocking that he gets so many free kicks huh?
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: SER ALEX FERGUSON (IP Logged)
Date: 24/05/2010 07:00
wHAT ARE YOU SAYING rONALDO IS A PEECE OF SOMTHING YOU NOW WHAT MEAN mESSI IS BEST
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Andre (IP Logged)
Date: 24/05/2010 14:51
Fair comments on Ronaldo from Messi, and I'm sure if he was being honest he'd feature himself in the team, and it's good to see Rooney (of course) and Rio (really?) in there too.
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: dawson9 (IP Logged)
Date: 26/05/2010 07:02
Quote:and it's good to see Rooney (of course) and Rio (really?) in there too.
At the time it was written Rio was the top centre back in the world, though Rooney didn't deserve to be there.
Other way round now though!
Re: Messi launches scathing verbal attack on Ronaldo
Posted by: Andre (IP Logged)
Date: 26/05/2010 15:44
Oh sorry, didn't realise it was 2008. Why is such old news up now?