UEFA Team of the Year 2012 (5 Viewers)

[Badass J Elkann]

But picking Pirlo ahead of Messi this year because it would be a good way to celebrate his career is not what this is this award is about. It's about the latest year only. Actually, is it for the 11/12 season or the calender year 2012?

I think it is fair to say that practically dragging a relatively mediocre Italy side to the European championship final is a good enough reason alone to give Pirlo more credit than he was given, and then that is before we even talk about his revival in the league last season.

 

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[piotrr]

De Ceglie yeah right

 

[Badass J Elkann]

No, De Ceglie > Giovinco > Pirlo

no Peluso > De Ceglie > Bendtner > Giovinco > Pirlo

 

[Völler]

I think it is fair to say that practically dragging a relatively mediocre Italy side to the European championship final is a good enough reason alone to give Pirlo more credit than he was given, and then that is before we even talk about his revival in the league last season.

Yes, Pirlo was amazing no doubt about that. He would be in my top 3 as well. I just don't think he was better than Messi or Ronaldo, that's all.

 

[Badass J Elkann]

Yes, Pirlo was amazing no doubt about that. He would be in my top 3 as well. I just don't think he was better than Messi or Ronaldo, that's all.

i think its sad that Pirlo is going to join a long line of 'should have been winners' in their life time, unlike messi and ronaldo, age isn't exactly on Pirlo's side for one more major victory on the continental/international stage

and the same said about Buffon

 

[Völler]

i think its sad that Pirlo is going to join a long line of 'should have been winners' in their life time, unlike messi and ronaldo, age isn't exactly on Pirlo's side for one more major victory on the continental/international stage

and the same said about Buffon

Well, I'm sure that their World Cup means a lot more than Messi's or Ronaldo's Ballon D'ors.

 

[Badass J Elkann]

Well, I'm sure that their World Cup means a lot more than Messi's or Ronaldo's Ballon D'ors.

hopefully neither of them ever win a world Cup, mind you Portugal won't any time soon at least.

 

[Völler]

hopefully neither of them ever win a world Cup, mind you Portugal won't any time soon at least.

Wouldn't be too sure of that tbh. They were close this year. They were only penalties away from the Euro final this year, and who knows what might have happened then.

 

[Gabriel]

I would rather Portugal than argentina thats for sure.

 

[Juventino[RUS]]

I love that fact that media from each country is voting too - which media?! tv, newspapers, magazines?! who is fucking voting?! so stupid system

 

[ALC]

He is by huge margin 2nd best player in the world.

someone's forgetting about Iniesta.

I can understand van Persie not being there, midfield and defence are a bit of a joke.

I personally rate RVP above Falcao, but it is a tight one.

 

[Juventino[RUS]]

someone's forgetting about Iniesta.



I personally rate RVP above Falcao, but it is a tight one.

It's a secret for me how such a bullshit player like RVP became in such a great finisher

 

[ALC]

It's a secret for me how such a bullshit player like RVP became in such a great finisher

bullshit player? he was always really good, it's just that his injuries prevented him from playing for extended periods of time.

 

[Martin]

bull$#@! player? he was always really good, it's just that his injuries prevented him from playing for extended periods of time.

You can probably dig up some old Fred posts explaining how talented he is

 

[Fred]

Here it is, the official team of the year.
Cassilas (Real)
Alves (Barca), Ramos (Real), Pique (Barca), Marcelo (Real)
X. Alonso (Real), Xavi (Barca), Iniesta (Barca)
Messi (Barca), Falcao (Atletico), C. Ronaldo (Real)

Only players from la liga, rediculous.

Most of these players are the best in their positions.

I'd say, Van Pussy deserves to be there, so does Pirlo, perhaps even Lahm and any other centerback other than Pique.

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You can probably dig up some old Fred posts explaining how talented he is

I hope this isn't sarcastic

 

[Cheesio]

The one and only Ronaldo " The ballon d'or, I would have given it to Pirlo: he is a great player, he played a great Euro, but this award is especially given for those who score. Nevertheless, he will forever be one of the greatest. "

 

[Badass J Elkann]

The one and only Ronaldo " The ballon d'or, I would have given it to Pirlo: he is a great player, he played a great Euro, but this award is especially given for those who score. Nevertheless, he will forever be one of the greatest. "

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Captain Montenegro Vucinic Mirko > Buffon Gianluigi > Pirlo Andrea > Ibrahimovic Zlatan

 

[Dino_mk]

Here it is, the official team of the year.
Cassilas (Real)
Alves (Barca), Ramos (Real), Pique (Barca), Marcelo (Real)
X. Alonso (Real), Xavi (Barca), Iniesta (Barca)
Messi (Barca), Falcao (Atletico), C. Ronaldo (Real)

Only players from la liga, rediculous.

Half of this team should be Celtic players, they beat Barca so every
celtic player > barca player

 

[Badass J Elkann]

WAIT WAIT WAIT!!!


Nobody voted for Nocerino? What sort of madness is this?!?!

 

[piotrr]

WAIT WAIT WAIT!!!


Nobody voted for Nocerino? What sort of madness is this?!?!

Nocegol wins every year.. All this contest is to pick second best player.
He's the only player that got balls , so he receives 2 ballons d'or, next on the list 1, next 0 .