Thread: Why Lionel Messi is the most overrated player in football history. Why he is NOT the greatest. Only facts

In 2009 Messi played against Chelsea in the Champions League SF. He failed to score home or away. He was lucky to have been helped by referees as the game should've been over. That means there is an asterix on his CL win

In 2010. Messi failed to score or assist home or away against Inter in the CL semi final. He was knockout out. In the World Cup, he scored ZERO GOALS. the entire tournament ZERO goals. 1 assist and ZERO goals in 5 games. GOAT with ZERO goals in a WC?

In 2011, Messi was losing 3-1 on aggregate against Arsenal with 30 minutes to go. Van Persie was sent off for being offside. Another UEFALONA masterclass. Another asterisk to a Messi CL win

In 2012, Messi went 180 minutes without scoring or assisting against Chelsea in the CL semi final. He also missed the penalty that would've sent Barca through. Not only that, he was pocketed by Gary Cahill.

In 2013, Messi was embarrassed and beaten 7-0 by Bayern. He was a bystander for the entire game. No referees to help him. And no excuses to make. He was outclassed by Ribery.

In 2014, Messi did the same against Atletico. He was embarrassed. He missed several easy chances including an open header and a tap in from 1 metre out. He disgraced himself with his performance. Knocked out CL

in the 2014 World Cup final, against Germany. Messi was through 1v1 vs Neuer in the 2nd half. Score 0-0. It was time for Messi to get the international trophy and declare himself the GOAT. He missed, history and Messi fans blame Higuain. But Messi has himself to blame

In that same 2014 World Cup, Messi had ZERO goals and ZERO assists combined against Belgium QF, Holland SF and Germany in the final. His team needed him to step up and he added nothing but take ons and dribbling. Out of sympathy he was given WC golden ball when James deserved it

In 2016, Messi did the same against Atletico. Messi had one of his worst career games in the 2nd leg away. He was disgraceful. Choked a 2-1 lead. ZERO goals over both legs. Knocked out

In 2015 and 2016 Messi lost back to back Copa America finals. Messi missed the penalty in the shootout 2016 and then retired like a baby. He was very passive in both finals. Under pressure, he always crumbles in penalites.

In 2017, Messi was knocked out the Champions League by Juventus. The 3-0 first leg he was terrible. Also got outshined by Dybala over both legs

In 2018, Messi was knocked out the CL by Roma after winning 4-1. His performance at the Olimpico will go down as the worst ever performance by a superstar in CL history. He had an absolute chokejob. Couldn't do anything and missed a sitter. 5 years in a row of no CL QF goal

At the 2018 World Cup. Messi missed a penalty against Iceland, who's keeper works as a film director. Because of his miss and his terrible performance against Croatia who he lost 3-0 no. Argentina had to play France R16 instead of easier opposition. Disgrace of a leader

In 2019, Messi was knocked out by Liverpool after winning the first leg 3-0. Another all time Champions League bottle job comeback and Messi was in the centre of it. He was passive for the entire 2nd half and didn't demand the ball. Not the GOAT

Here is the miss by Messi vs Liverpool. 4v1. Pele was right when he said Messi has no right foot. You can't watch this and tell me Messi is the GOAT. He is the greatest at bottling

In 2019. Messi went through an entire Copa America with ZERO (ZERO) goals from open play. He had an embarrassing performances against Colombia, Paraguay, Qatar and Brazil. They say his strikers don't score but Aguero and Lautaro scored more than him.