Great piece Jack. It's hard to argue the second half of his career was a success, given the highs he hit at Santos and Barcelona. People generally only remember the 'failures' in recent years, and mates of mine, the ones with little interest in football, point to his propensity to throw himself to the ground, but it's really missing the point. One of the most aesthetically pleasing players to watch, and I don't think the rough treatment he recieved from opponents in France helped, but watching him link up with Messi was a genuine joy. I'll always remember the good times.
Great piece Jack. It's hard to argue the second half of his career was a success, given the highs he hit at Santos and Barcelona. People generally only remember the 'failures' in recent years, and mates of mine, the ones with little interest in football, point to his propensity to throw himself to the ground, but it's really missing the point. One of the most aesthetically pleasing players to watch, and I don't think the rough treatment he recieved from opponents in France helped, but watching him link up with Messi was a genuine joy. I'll always remember the good times.
Thanks, mate! Yeah I think it was some combination of bad luck and bad decisions that derailed the second half of his career.