comment by Stretty - #FreeLuka (U3123)
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Both are a result of FIFA making laws to benefit attackers. Tackling is practically outlawed so Messi can dance round defenders knowing the likelihood of losing the ball is slim. Defenders can't tackle him knowing the chances of getting a booking and giving a free kick or pen away are high.
Defenders can't tackle him
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Agreed.
Defenders are always in a pair and how good they are (or look) is largely impacted by the strength of the pairing, the formtion the team plays and in some cases how good the attack is.
It's really hard to judge defenders as individuals.
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comment by Stretty - #FreeLuka (U3123)
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Both are a result of FIFA making laws to benefit attackers. Tackling is practically outlawed so Messi can dance round defenders knowing the likelihood of losing the ball is slim. Defenders can't tackle him knowing the chances of getting a booking and giving a free kick or pen away are high.
posted on 9/1/13
Defenders can't tackle him
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Agreed.
posted on 9/1/13
Defenders are always in a pair and how good they are (or look) is largely impacted by the strength of the pairing, the formtion the team plays and in some cases how good the attack is.
It's really hard to judge defenders as individuals.
posted on 9/1/13
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posted on 9/1/13
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