As age progresses, as the body is losing, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are constantly evolving. In other roles, they still prove the l...
As age progresses, as the body is losing, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are constantly evolving. In other roles, they still prove the level of the best player in the world
Have you ever thought that after a total of 23 seasons for Barcelona and Real Madrid, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will have difficulty entering a new phase in the other half of the career slope? If you think so, you will definitely be wrong.
A few hours later, Messi showed the level of a super-star with a refined direct free kick to score the first goal against Girona. It was the first time Messi made a free kick to the ball, slip at the foot of the fence. The record is set, the next team to be broken through the net. For years, Messi has created such moments.
Messi and Ronaldo, who have now turned 30, have no sign of stopping. Messi is the best striker in the Liga and has scored 30 goals in 39 matches. Ronaldo is leading the list of Champions League goals, with 28 goals in all competitions in 31 matches.
They will be the main character competing for the 2018 Golden Ball when no player has shown that they will beat them. So how long will Messi and Ronaldo last?
In fact, Messi and Ronaldo change the gameplay is also of course. They need to evolve to survive with the current football.
At Barcelona's Girona last weekend, a Catalan reporter described Barcelona's winning formula as "4-4-Messi doing what he wanted - Suarez". It's a good pun to get all the problems. Messi was free to do what he wanted to do on the pitch, from playing deep in the side of Busquets, like Xavi did, to the highest pitch or kick.
Barça's two midfielders, Busquets and Rakitic, are supported by Dembele and Coutinho. But in fact, both recruits are pretty much cut off by Messi low stone and created a lot of space for the top striker.
Currently, Barca are planning to recruit Antoine Griezmann at the end of the season. That made many people doubt about the position of the French striker when Coutinho and Dembele have recovered well. However, the evolution of Messi in the past, will clear the doubts.
Unlike Messi, Ronaldo is not capable of organizing or leading the game. But the Portuguese star has changed a lot, from the play on the field as well as the behavior in the dressing room.
Ronaldo no longer made the phase as fast as the wind but did not stop him from scoring. Thus, Ronaldo from a regular wing player, has bundled into the rock as a true striker. This makes Ronaldo still scored regularly despite the age of 33.
> Ronaldo and Messi's running speed
The best from Ronaldo's evolution is the leader role. You are not selfish, accept the best of yourself. Karim Benzema's 11m kick for Alaves was highly appreciated. It shows a big change in attitude and behavior of the owner of the Golden Ball 2017. Benzema has been booing and criticism so much Ronaldo hope the goal from the penalty spot will significantly release pressure for teammate. "Do not boo him." Benzema has made a great contribution to my goals, "said Ronaldo.
Impressed by the action of Ronaldo, Marca then tugged a very suggestive headline: "Captain, leader and legend". Real Madrid captaincy is always the default for the senior players in the Bernabeu. Ronaldo wears it after Ramos and Marcelo are out. He proved himself worthy of this role.
Giggs is the best example for Messi. The former Welsh player has been playing lower than the starting line-up. Gianfranco Zola is another example for Messi. Former Italian player has the same condition and style as Messi. He played in the Premier League until he was 36.
One thing for sure Messi and Ronaldo can play football for many more years. They can also maintain their current form with Barcelona and Real Madrid. But they will decide whether to stay in the current team or to find another landing at the end of their career.
One thing is certain, no matter which team they play, they will still evolve. And the No. 10 shirt in Barca or # 7 by Real Madrid will become too big for any star to return to maintain the legacy.
Have you ever thought that after a total of 23 seasons for Barcelona and Real Madrid, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will have difficulty entering a new phase in the other half of the career slope? If you think so, you will definitely be wrong.
Ronaldo and Messi never want to stop
Last Saturday, Ronaldo confirmed his role as Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Alaves. He did not even finish his hat-trick after giving away a penalty for Karim Benzema.A few hours later, Messi showed the level of a super-star with a refined direct free kick to score the first goal against Girona. It was the first time Messi made a free kick to the ball, slip at the foot of the fence. The record is set, the next team to be broken through the net. For years, Messi has created such moments.
Messi and Ronaldo, who have now turned 30, have no sign of stopping. Messi is the best striker in the Liga and has scored 30 goals in 39 matches. Ronaldo is leading the list of Champions League goals, with 28 goals in all competitions in 31 matches.
They will be the main character competing for the 2018 Golden Ball when no player has shown that they will beat them. So how long will Messi and Ronaldo last?
The evolution of play
Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes predicted that he would still score until he was 40. Ronaldo did not want to give up the stage sooner than Messi though he was two years older than Messi. With Messi, he is also transforming. In recent seasons, Messi has not played as a striker, he is a low kick, closer to the midfield. In other words, Messi's play style is now "half Xavi, half Maradona," which means that both cards are dealt and attacked.
In fact, Messi and Ronaldo change the gameplay is also of course. They need to evolve to survive with the current football.
At Barcelona's Girona last weekend, a Catalan reporter described Barcelona's winning formula as "4-4-Messi doing what he wanted - Suarez". It's a good pun to get all the problems. Messi was free to do what he wanted to do on the pitch, from playing deep in the side of Busquets, like Xavi did, to the highest pitch or kick.
Barça's two midfielders, Busquets and Rakitic, are supported by Dembele and Coutinho. But in fact, both recruits are pretty much cut off by Messi low stone and created a lot of space for the top striker.
Currently, Barca are planning to recruit Antoine Griezmann at the end of the season. That made many people doubt about the position of the French striker when Coutinho and Dembele have recovered well. However, the evolution of Messi in the past, will clear the doubts.
Unlike Messi, Ronaldo is not capable of organizing or leading the game. But the Portuguese star has changed a lot, from the play on the field as well as the behavior in the dressing room.
Ronaldo no longer made the phase as fast as the wind but did not stop him from scoring. Thus, Ronaldo from a regular wing player, has bundled into the rock as a true striker. This makes Ronaldo still scored regularly despite the age of 33.
> Ronaldo and Messi's running speed
The best from Ronaldo's evolution is the leader role. You are not selfish, accept the best of yourself. Karim Benzema's 11m kick for Alaves was highly appreciated. It shows a big change in attitude and behavior of the owner of the Golden Ball 2017. Benzema has been booing and criticism so much Ronaldo hope the goal from the penalty spot will significantly release pressure for teammate. "Do not boo him." Benzema has made a great contribution to my goals, "said Ronaldo.
Impressed by the action of Ronaldo, Marca then tugged a very suggestive headline: "Captain, leader and legend". Real Madrid captaincy is always the default for the senior players in the Bernabeu. Ronaldo wears it after Ramos and Marcelo are out. He proved himself worthy of this role.
The real captain in football
Rodger Federer became the world's No. 1 oldest player (36). Ronaldo is also likely to maintain a similar position in football. He has had 15 years of high school football and he wants to continue, like Zlatan Ibrahimovic (aged 36) or former Ryan Giggs (40).Giggs is the best example for Messi. The former Welsh player has been playing lower than the starting line-up. Gianfranco Zola is another example for Messi. Former Italian player has the same condition and style as Messi. He played in the Premier League until he was 36.
One thing for sure Messi and Ronaldo can play football for many more years. They can also maintain their current form with Barcelona and Real Madrid. But they will decide whether to stay in the current team or to find another landing at the end of their career.
One thing is certain, no matter which team they play, they will still evolve. And the No. 10 shirt in Barca or # 7 by Real Madrid will become too big for any star to return to maintain the legacy.
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