Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are real opponents. However, the whole world loves Messi and frowns at Ronaldo. Where does the ingredients of "leo for good and cristiano for evil" come from? Is this image gap fair?
Is "everybody likes Messi" really fair?
Given the competition in football, Cristiano Ronaldo could strike Lionel Messi harder. This is not a personal grudge story, but a "law" common to all movement scenes. The players who were the leaders of that generation were the ones who stopped the newcomers who tried to kick themselves off the top of the list.
However, Ronaldo obviously does not hate Messi. Although deprived of the highest position, he did not show the pretense of spending a sleepless night with regret.
This may be a bit out of place, but it may be a hallmark of the so-called "Messi enthusiast phenomenon" that is currently sweeping the globe. Football has always been a tribal conflict and controversial species. However, at present, everyone may agree with only one point. Everyone loves Messi. In this way, Ronaldo, who was forced to finish second, could not speak dirty.
If you only compare the performance and ability of two people, the difference will be small. Ronaldo seems to have a lot of advantages, such as FK, headers and physical ability. However, when it became popular, Messi was completely unique. Not many people like Ronaldo. Ronaldo's talent is not respected because he is only the second largest football player in the world (?). ）。 Instead, the world continues to indulge in Messi's magical powers.
The difference in favorability between the two is not so much a drama as an image. Messi grew up like butterflies and flowers in Barcelona's Cantra, and despite his desire to gain power as a member of a big club, the atmosphere was somewhat "weak". If you compare it to Star Wars, it's the cute Iwoks.
Ronaldo, on the other hand, is Das Moore. Creatures with muscular bodies, made specifically for playing football. However, if you notice it, you will be driven to the presence of shadows like the Phantom of the Opera... Why is that? Is this fair?
Of course, Messi's overwhelming popularity is for compelling reasons. First of all, he is a better footballer. Obviously, there are differences, if not big differences. Messi created countless opportunities, unleashed the power of his team-mates and played a decisive role in big games (at least at club level).
Looking back at the number of goals and assists in 2011, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are almost on the same line. Ronaldo scored 48 points, Messi 43 (by the way, Way, Wayne Rooney 28 points, Sergio Aguero 27 points), Ronaldo 16 assists and Messi 21 points. Both are staggering numbers.
However, looking at other data, Messi is always higher than Ronaldo. He just said, "I'll do my best." It's better and more effective. ”
For example, the number of dribbles. Messi recorded 282 times in 2011, which is overwhelming. Second-place Ribery was 161 times and Cristiano Ronaldo was double digits. More telling is the number of passes, about half of Messi's 2425 and Ronaldo's 1232. Instead, Ronaldo scored twice as many shots on goal as Messi.
The meaning is clear. With Ronaldo's shot on goal, Messi was passing the ball to his allies. This may be the decisive factor in the difference in the preferences of the two people. Only Messi saw "a creative genius, but he was committed to teamwork and fighting for the victory of the army".
Ronaldo also won the team. If you think it's a lie, look at the number of trophies he's won. However, it gives the impression that C Luo regards "winning C Luo" as his primary task. Perhaps the difference from Messi's playing style is the reason for this image.
Despite his ballet-like graceful demeanor, Ronaldo's movements were somewhat mechanical. His style of play is a manifestation of explosiveness, and his victory is a high-spec football robot.
In contrast, Messi's eyes are much more comfortable. His plays are rhythmic. His goal is not a single shot, a quick dribble, or various passes, but a constant attempt to interact with his teammates.
In other words, Messi turned the game into a "continuous spectacle", while Ronaldo turned the game into a "collection of broken balls". Run this side, foul over there, shoot over there, and so on.
Ronaldo made only one loud sound, but Messi played a harmonious melody. This is the main source of Messi's charm. Messi's image is that of a man who focuses on making football a spectacular sport and strives to increase the value of the game like a good promoter.
Is there still room for Ronaldo's location? There is no doubt that he was a victim of blasphemous courage. Ronaldo's former manager Mourinho once described Ronaldo as "uncultured". This was because of Cristiano Ronaldo's attitude (Mourinho later apologized).
Ronaldo spent his poor childhood in Madeira, an island that is often overlooked by people on mainland Portugal. Perhaps this fact is hidden behind what he considers to be the "poor man" and the "mob god."
Ronaldo's reality is that of a shy boy who straightened his teeth and treated his acne with radiation. Showing off stout upper arms is common among blessed young people, and that doesn't mean more. Even so, underwear ads standing on the side of the road, rough money, excessive fashion habits, all create the image of "stupid pretenders". This is the opposite of Messi's healthy image. "Messi is very humble. He doesn't decorate his appearance with tattoos or hairstyles," spokesman Mark Bokovsky said. "He doesn't fight. He is elegant in many ways. He doesn't have to brand his appearance like Ronaldo and David Beckham did. The image of FC Barcelona helped him a lot. Barca's affiliates not only teach football but also how to treat themselves. This gave Beckham some sort of authority. Unlike Ronaldo, who grew up in Portugal and England, humble people are loved all over the world. ”
However, there are some facts that have overturned the discussions so far. Messi has now signed a contract with a fashion brand and appeared on the poster. Ronaldo also has a passionate side to practice. During his time at Manchester United, he was the most trained bug in the team, working harder than anyone to improve himself. However, Messi remains a role model.
One of Messi's indisputable characteristics is sportsmanship. Messi never dived. It doesn't pretend to be fouled, it doesn't get hurt, but it doesn't roll around. Statistics confirm this as well. Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo was fouled 83 times and Messi 67 times. Although Messi's dribbling times have tripled.
Of course, this is also the reason for the low center of gravity. If you're like Messi with short legs and a superhuman sense of balance, you won't fall down. On the other hand, Ronaldo has a high center of gravity, fast running speed and long legs. Manchester United-era manager Sir Alex Ferguson has repeatedly pointed out that "the slightest touch upsets the balance. ”
Another thing I can say is that Messi doesn't have to dive. Since joining Barca at the age of 13, Messi has been praised, loved and given everything he needs to grow. And if you have a team that avoids physical contact as much as possible and keeps passing, your style of play will naturally be elegant.
Ronaldo, on the other hand, has to fight and win everything. He has been cut by the heroes of the Premier League since he was a teenager. That's why he asked the referee to "protect". In fact, he needed it. Cristiano Ronaldo's struggling success in England is a hopeless medal for Messi, who has never left camp Nou.
In fact, if Messi has a weakness, he is nothing more than a "Barca legend". Ronaldo's performance as a representative is clearly better. Cristiano Ronaldo showed his potential at the 2006 World Cup in Germany and shined at Euro 2008. At the World Cup in South Africa, the team could not show its strength due to defensive tactics, but it continued to strengthen its presence in the team. In the 2012 Euro 2012 playoffs, he scored two goals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which became the motivation for him to participate in the game. The number of goals scored by the national team is 32.
however.......
Although there are some counter-evidences, the image gap has not been filled. "Proud Ronaldo and Humble Messi", "Team player Leo and individualist Cristiano", "Cute Iwok and Party Animal"... There are some doubts about these images, but after all, Messi is the only one who is regarded as an idol. It seems that his unpretentious aura with a "real" feeling is simply loved by the whole world.
The aforementioned Bokovsky said. "Messi reminds us of how big-name players of the past, like Stanley Matthews and Pele, have elevated their brand and identity through the media, like Zidane and Diego Maradona. Now, wherever you go in the world, you can say "Messi." Something about him echoes in your mind. You can expect to be the perfect player in the future. “
It may be this "clean image" that draws the line between Messi and the other players. Messi and Ronaldo have turned it into a stage to show their individual strength in the contemporary squad, with the trend of more and more team sports in football. Not only that, but one of them makes such football look pure and truly enjoyable. This is where part of Messi's magical powers appear.