vvvslaxman Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/maradona-says-messi-did-not-deserve-to-win-golden-ball-at-world-cup-071414 ego Maradona has declared that Lionel Messi did not deserve to be chosen as the best player of the 2014 World Cup, suggesting the Argentina forward won the award for marketing reasons. A dejected Messi picked up FIFA's Golden Ball for outstanding player of the tournament moments after Germany forward Mario Gotze's extra-time winner condemned Argentina to defeat in the World Cup final. Messi had scored four goals in the group stages but failed to maintain his level of performance in the knock-out rounds, particularly against Germany and against Holland in the semi-final, which Argentina won on penalties. "I would give heaven and earth to Leo, but when marketing people want him to win something he didn't (deserve to) win, it is unfair," said Maradona, the winner of the Golden Ball when Argentina won the World Cup in 1986. "I could see that he didn't want to go up and collect it (the award)." Barcelona star Messi is a prominent ambassador for sportswear manufacturer adidas, also an official FIFA partner. Speaking on the final edition of his World Cup television programme De Zurda, Maradona said Colombia's James Rodriguez, who won the Golden Boot as the top scorer in the tournament, was his choice for the Golden Ball. Germany have now beaten Argentina in each of the last three World Cups, thrashing a side coached by Maradona 4-0 in 2010. But on this occasion, the former Argentina captain said there was little to choose between the two teams. "We raised our flag high, there's no doubt about that," he said. "Germany won due to a misunderstanding in the defence but at no point were they better than us. They showed us a lot of respect, and our lads earned that out on the pitch." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 I totaly concur with Maradona.. James was my pick as well. :two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I dont know a lot of soccer but get a feeling that Maradona and Bishen Singh Bedi have similarities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 I dont know a lot of soccer but get a feeling that Maradona and Bishen Singh Bedi have similarities. May be in lot of things. Not on this one. That was a controversial call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 By the way. Maradona is not having a go at Messi. But the FIFA. If anything he is complementing Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detonator Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I agree with Maradona. Imo, Toni Kroos was the best player till finals where he had a couple of brainfarts and an insane header, but got away since his team won. Even Muller and Robben deserved more than Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Agreed. Messi didn't deserve it. Mascherano or Schweinsteiger did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detonator Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 ^ Mascherano may be yes, I don't think Schweinsteiger is even nominated. :hmmm: Guess you meant Hummels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I totaly concur with Maradona.. James was my pick as well. :two_thumbs_up: James was for me as well :two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBee Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 James was for me as well :two_thumbs_up: He deserved it ! :(( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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