UCL: Messi, Ronaldo Won't Be In Semi-Finals For The First Time Since 2005
...Is It The End Of An Era?
Messi
The Champions League semi-finals will be devoid of the presence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time since 2005
The startling statistic was confirmed after Barcelona's humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.
Ronaldo's Juventus, meanwhile, were knocked out by Lyon at the last-16 stage.
Ronaldo
In a related story, is it the end of an era. Messi's magic has waned and this has rubbed off on the whole team, as Barcelona has built its team around Messi.
Messi has to create, score and he has been doing ever since his debut but the burden is now to big for his 33 year old shoulders and without support from the midfield and attack he seems useless.
Bayern Munich were the latest team to capitalize on the fast depleting dominance of Messi and Barcelona. Last night's match seems to be the last straw that broke the camel's back for me.
Football has cycles and rotation of dominance. There is a time for teams to dominate, deteriorate and rebuild. Sadly, it's Barcelona's turn and the sooner they let go of Messi, the better for both parties.
Should Messi take a bow out of Barcelona???
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MessiThe Champions League semi-finals will be devoid of the presence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time since 2005
The startling statistic was confirmed after Barcelona's humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.
Ronaldo's Juventus, meanwhile, were knocked out by Lyon at the last-16 stage.
RonaldoIn a related story, is it the end of an era. Messi's magic has waned and this has rubbed off on the whole team, as Barcelona has built its team around Messi.
Messi has to create, score and he has been doing ever since his debut but the burden is now to big for his 33 year old shoulders and without support from the midfield and attack he seems useless.
Bayern Munich were the latest team to capitalize on the fast depleting dominance of Messi and Barcelona. Last night's match seems to be the last straw that broke the camel's back for me.
Football has cycles and rotation of dominance. There is a time for teams to dominate, deteriorate and rebuild. Sadly, it's Barcelona's turn and the sooner they let go of Messi, the better for both parties.
Should Messi take a bow out of Barcelona???
DROP YOUR VIEW
•READ IN PHONE APP FOR BETTER KNOWLEDGE (CLICK HERE)
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