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Understand: Cristiano and Lionel Messi (Part1)

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Ronaldo plays wonderful football but to every logical minded person in this world who has some sense of reality - Messi's superiority in the field of football is more than evident. Because he is more than a player and he plays for more than a club. Well, Mr. Wonka, since your insisting I suppose I should tell you. I will outline for you one small aspect of this important comparison that any curious cat will need to know when venturing into the unknown wilderness that is life football. Because, Mr. Wonka, you obviously don't know. Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi There is most obviously a quite distinguishing line between Lionel Messi + Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballers. The likes of Xavi, Iniesta, David Silva and a select few others are the keys to unlocking greatness in the two power houses mentioned above, giving the power and keeping away from the heat. Before the EURO2012 there were two very contrasting performances from both with Messi's maj

EURO2012: Spain won. two. three. four.

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To those who thought Spain couldn't make it without their top scorer and beast as top notch defender. To those who doubted Del Bosque's choice of Torres. To those who labelled Germany as the new favorites after yesterday's match. To all the football fans, in every corner of the earth, who thought, even for a second,   "What IF Spain don't win..." To me, To you. I speak for many when I say I haven't seen Spain play so well in a long time - nearly 4 days.   1. When Del Bosque had Torres in the starting line up , I admit my first thought was that it was because Cesc Fabregas had an injury scare during the week. But no one knows the boys better than Bosque. He gave Torres 70minutes and Torres gave him 2 amazing goals. It was wonderful. The best part was that the striker initiative was evident - he was brilliantly smooth in his movements without needing to over complicate anything. Two goals for all the torment and struggle. I felt that Torres was