Lionel Messi v Wayne Rooney: The Form of a Lifetime

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

As you are probably aware Wayne Rooney and Lionel Messi are in top form with 33 and 34 goals respectively in all competitions this season.  Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, recently donned Messi the best player of his generation; going as far as saying he might be the best ever. This might sound like one of those over exaggerated statements, but if you have watched the last three Barcelona games, it is hard to deny this claim; it becomes nearly impossible to do so if you watch Messi's second against Zaragoza, for instance.  Then there's the Ballon d'Or, which will most likely be joined by another in his trophy case, if it weren't for a little (ok, not so little) English striker named Wayne Rooney.

Rooney has been very impressive as of late, especially his two braces against Italian side AC Milan in the Champion's League.  He has shown that he is just as dangerous in the air as he is on the ground.   What is so impressive about Wayne Rooney, however,  is that he is creative on and off the ball and is active on both ends of the pitch.

Both are incredibly fun to watch and, I imagine, a nightmare to play against.  So, my question is who do you feel will emerge as this year's Ballon d'Or winner? This decision of course is heavily influenced by the winner of the Champion's Leauge, but even if neither Barca nor United take the coveted trophy, I certainly don't see anyone else in serious contention for the Golden Ball...

My pick?

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Who's yours?

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