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Interesting article of Neymar on Barcelona
Posted on 12/19/11 at 11:32 am
Posted on 12/19/11 at 11:32 am
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Brazilian teenage football star Neymar says it is "impossible" to beat Barcelona after his side was demolished 0-4 in the finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Neymar and his compatriots impressed in the tournament but couldn't make their mark and were completely outclassed by the Spanish champions here Sunday night at the packed International Stadium.
"It is impossible to stop Barcelona, but we are the second-best team in the world and for us that is a great reward," Neymar was quoted saying.
Santos coach Muricy Ramalho too was left in complete awe of the Catalan side, who he thought were "invincible".
"Barcelona are the greatest team in the world," he said. "No team can live with them. They're unbeatable at the moment. Losing 4-0 to them is no disgrace."
Barca manager Pep Guardiola was all praise for his side, who won the title for the second year running.
"My players were like artists," Guardiola said. "Whatever they envisaged in their minds they were able to do on the pitch. It was an incredible performance."
"We try to control the midfield and exploit space. We wanted to suffocate the supply to Neymar, who we know is a dangerous player, and to Borges," he added.
"There is no special secret to our success. I am just blessed to work with such terrific players who want to keep on winning. They deserve all the credit."
Posted on 12/19/11 at 12:34 pm to tsmi136
From what I've heard, people outside of the anglosphere actualy take that tournament seriously
Posted on 12/19/11 at 2:19 pm to joey barton
The Intercontinental previously was not a big deal to important European sides, and viewed as a pain in the arse obligation.
It has always been a big deal to the Brazilians and Argentinians.
It has always been a big deal to the Brazilians and Argentinians.
Posted on 12/19/11 at 10:59 pm to tsmi136
That match was hilarious. Barca literally toyed with Santos. Something close to 75-25 possession. Messi had some great Messi moments, and Xavi's decided he likes scoring.
Also, Neymar looked worthless.
Also, Neymar looked worthless.
Posted on 12/19/11 at 11:01 pm to TN Bhoy
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Also, Neymar looked worthless.
He's super overhyped. The Brazilian league affords him all sorts of space he wouldn't get in Europe. He does have excellent technique though.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 10:15 pm to TN Bhoy
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Something close to 75-25 possession.
Barca does that against everyone including Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 11:11 pm to PokerPlayingTiger
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Barca does that against everyone including Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Normally it's something around 60-40. This was hilariously one-sided. I don't think Barca played with more than one at the back 95% of the match.
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