The perfectionist. Frenkie de Jong’s game is predominantly based on intelligence— that doesn’t mean he’s not physically inclined. It’s a no-brainer that intelligence supersedes physicality. One of the best elements among elite midfielders is awareness. Frenkie’s awareness allows him to discriminate between how to adapt in game states with and without his co-midfield partner (Pedri). It’s easy to notice how frequent Frenkie looks subpar sometimes without Pedri. Is that normal? Yes. It’s the same with Vitinha without his other co-midfield partner (Joao Neves). It’s also the same with Tchouameni without a proper #8. Frenkie, when paired with Garcia in midfield, intuitively becomes aware he’s paired with a makeshift midfielder. During these moments, he ceases to take further risks to help Garcia escape difficult pressure situations. Frenkie has morphed into a perfectionist. There are countless moments where Frenkie ignores running triggers, turns and releases the ball by playing it safe. Yes he absorbs pressure to help his teammates, but does he absorb it to create danger? That barely happens. Every ball is always a calculated effort. Deliver the perfect short and long passes. Opting for perfection in most cases earns you nothing but few safe passing completions. Less risks = less damage. Pedri knows that and doesn’t mind the end results of losing the ball when creating danger.

Wow, everything about him is so beautiful. Adidas really cooked here by replacing their logo with Messi’s logo. Minimal detail but it says a lot about how thoughtful and perceptive they are about the GOAT. Prob the most beautiful kit they’ve ever made for Argentina and Messi🥹

Feel like it’s too soon, but I just have to accept and embrace it. I’m gonna miss you Leo 🥹

This dim wit makes it sound like saying football is a team sport is illegal.

Look at 2:38 when Salah falls over like a tree in the box and literally nobody gives a shit. That is the moment that sparked corruption and matchfixing conspiracies, that made half the world think Messi is a zionist, and that created a wave of criticism for the man who was just trying to make his dying father proud one last time. And it was all because of jealousy. Everyone who participated in those shenanigans, you will burn in hell.

I doubt that he will be ready for PSG, considering his injury and the fact that he missed preseason. Should be ready against Madrid at least (sub).

Most of you haven’t clocked it yet but he’s got Mbappe’s +ve attitude “Let’s kill the game and get outta here”. No time for foreplay.

First time watching Blue Lock

Guys, please take some of your free time and dive into this thread I wrote on my backup account. Your feedbacks will be highly appreciated.

I don’t watch Femeni that much, but I know she’s GOAT level. Seriously why is she underrated?

I love my club so much because Sydney was prob like “I’m hitting this cele too if I score tomorrow” and she ended up finding the net tonight. Same age as Lamine, but wow she’s gorgeous.

Cules use the “Balde allowed Cancelo to sit him down” notion just to prove a point. This is meaningless btw. They make it seem the veteran is some mid player who returned from Saudi and snatched his chain just because he’s not really reliable defensively. This is one of the most gifted fullbacks we’ve ever seen with an insane offensive output. People don’t consider the teams he’s played for, the managers he’s played under, the opponents he’s played against, and the fact that he played in the f*cking prem. At least put in some effort even if you assume that Balde is not good enough.

Barca Femeni are too formidable. Arsenal fans shouldn’t take the women’s UCL they won against them lightly at all. That was some massive achievement. Madrid Femeni are even lucky that they managed to win a game against them last season when it was raining.

Yamal a t5 dribbler and t5 creator of the century (**that alone suffices**), with arguments to be t2 in both. Big game demon, author of arguably the best non-Messi UCL KO tie this century. A Euro winner as top assister and YPOTT, BO T8, T2 and guaranteed T5 3 szns in a row.

People talk about Pedri like he’s some mid table team player. His monstrosity might not be in the physicality department, but have you ever asked yourself why his mere presence allows his team to subdue chaos in every match? Only few can brag about his zone of influence.