Messi isn't really selfish. When he passes, it is because he knew it was the correct thing to do rather than going at it himself. How else could he have such high number of assists? He creates as he scores, fantastic. N, Messi deserves the plaudits and praises he is getting, no doubt. As much as i like Xavi, Messi is the true talisman of Barca.

I gotta agree Barca is better without Ibra. I mean, he slows Barca down as much as he misses sitters. He cost 40m + Eto'o, u would have expected much better..

Hmm, Ronaldinho or Messi... Its hard to decide, really, cuz Ronaldinho is virtually unplayable last time.. It was amazing, seriously, each time he holds the ball, he does something. Fantastic stuff. As for Messi, hard to judge, but right now he is absolutely fabulous, no doubt. Equal? I don't know.

El Clasico, gg, damn excited. Will Madrid finally suffer their first loss at home? Lol, I wonder. Its gonna be one hell of a match.

Its difficult for Valdes to join the Spain squad, considering the loaded talents in their goalkeeping department.. Casillas is their skipper, and despite some poor judgement recently, is still one of the best if not the best keeper in the world. Heck, even Reina couldn't get the nod ahead of him. Then there's Sergio Asenjo..