Summer Mercato 2011
Well, like I said, if Argentina got a better coach, Messi could have won the WC. Just that guys like Zanetti and Cambaiso did not even make the team in WC, and I am sure those two could have done a better job at defending for Argentina. Well, you see how De Jong and MVB did for Holland, just imagine what Argentina could have done with Cambaiso and Mercheano in the two DM spots, with Samuel and Demillchills as CB with Zanetti and Henize as FB. Then in attack, I would have start a trident of Milito, Tevez and Messi instead of sticking with Kun aka the son in law, then have Riquleme dictating the pace of the game from midfield. While you still have a bench of Kun, Higuin, Di Maria , Pastore, Gago, Maxi Rodriguez, G. Milito and Burdisco off the bench.

Well, if the Brazilian Coach is smart and barring any injuries, I really see no reason how Brazil will lose next WC. The only weakness I see, is that they don't have a tank up front but with guys like Pato, Hulk, Robinho, Ganso, Lucas, Neymar, Hernanes and FBs like D. Alves, and Marcelo, I really don't see the point of needing one. Then their midfield can consists, of Ramires, Fernendo, Hernanes, Sandro, Jucelei, and even Lucas from Pool. Then their CB will be the best CB pair since Nesta and Canna with T.Silva and D. Luiz. While Cesar should still be a top 5 GK at that time.

As for the Roma owner, I think he is looking at more commercial appeals with players like Donovan, and Bradley, and I won't be surprise if he signs someone from like Japan like Tulio, too. I am not saying they are not good players, but they should be solid enough to be squad players and great in commercial values.
But Messi never showed his performance at club in the World Cup. Coach changed, Messi didn't change, he was not the Barcelona Messi, even not close to Barca's Messi. Angel
"When Costacurta and Maldini won they didn't celebrate much. They were thinking about winning the next game" - Alessandro Nesta
Well, he did not have someone like Xavi and Iniesta next to him in Argentina 2010 WC squad. Anyhow, whats done is done. Beside, I just think that Argentina only had one bad game in the whole tournament, which so happened to be their last game too.
That's the problem, Messi need WC players around him (not I am saying a player doesn't need other players but more about someone does need other players while other great players need only other personals).

About Argentina lose, that is it. A play off games like WC doesn't allowed bad game. Whoever the coach is, can't win WC if Argentina have bad game. Well, it was not only gad game, but extremely bad game after disrespecting enemy's quality. 0-4 is just unacceptable. Both made mistakes, players and coach.
"When Costacurta and Maldini won they didn't celebrate much. They were thinking about winning the next game" - Alessandro Nesta
I don't think that game was as bad as 4-0.
First off, Germany got a goal literally right after the opening kickoff.
Secondly, Argentina got a goal that got called back which should really not have before the break.
And the last two goals were just the fact that Argentina gave up.

To be honest, I think Messi is a better player than Pele. Those World Cups Pele won were a bit over-rated in my opinion.
Yeah, I probably underrated Argentina's game vs Germany since I rated Argentina before vs Germany an awesome team who will lift up the cup. Big Grin

Messi could be better player than Pele since we all know how the defense between old times and modern day is very different. The problem is Messi still can't be the player who can lift up Argentina, like you said, he needs WC players around him.
"When Costacurta and Maldini won they didn't celebrate much. They were thinking about winning the next game" - Alessandro Nesta
Well, I think football fans have a mantra "Don't listen to Pele!" Big Grin

About Argentina NT, I think they can't win the WC without a world class playmaker. Last time they only have an out-of-date Veron and 4 year before they sub Riquelme out just to be equalized and lost in penalties.
So any update news about linked midfielders (Ganso, Lamela, Pastore, Fabregas, Asamoah, Hamsik, Modric, Sandro)? Big Grin
"When Costacurta and Maldini won they didn't celebrate much. They were thinking about winning the next game" - Alessandro Nesta
Juve are closer and closer to Pirlo. The offer is 4 mln a season excluding bonuses, for 3 years. Very good for a player his age. I doubt we will offer Pirlo a similar wage. Plus he would be a starter at Juve instead of being a rotation player here.
Only about Klose

http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/201...slav-klose-