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Messi finally won a major tournament with the national team of Argentina. They beat Brazil 1-0 in Maracana. Only the second loss in that stadium for Brazil after the 1950 WC-final against Uruguay. Messi was also topscorer, player with most assists and MVP of the tournament. After winning every possible cup and achieving (personal) records with Barça the argument he hasn't won silverware with his country can't be used anymore to deny his goatness. Happy I was able to see him twice playing in Camp Nou (and scoring four goals in those matches).

Can't really blame the Greek system for him as he was training in overseas programs for years...

If it shows anything it's that it is pointless getting excited over players when they are so young. There is so much development that goes in those teenage years that plenty of guys simply don't translate to being senior footballers. Be it growth, ability, talent or just the other kids catching up and then going past them. It is quiet rare that someone hailed as the next superstar at 12 does indeed become a superstar, some become solid professionals but plenty become nothing special and in fact mediocre.

On the contrary I hope they go far. If he plays well then we might be able to sell him.

Breaking news: Augusto hurt, missing Olympics: https://inpaok.com/692700/sok-gia-ntougklas-aougkousto/