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Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by Harmonica Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:02 pm
The prestigious US magazine “Time” has named the Barça number 10 as one of the 32 candidates for this year’s Person of the Year Award
The magazine claims that Messi has: “taken the most popular sport in the world to new heights above commercial success”
The US magazine "Time" has included Leo Messi amongst the 32 candidates for the Person of the Year 2011. The list includes figures such as Steve Jobs, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Silvio Berlusconi, Kate Middleton and Nicolas Sarkozy and the final choice will be announced in December.
"Best player of his generation"
The magazine's website claims Messi has managed to create "a unanimous opinion amongst fans throughout the world" that he is "the best player of his generation." Although the magazine points out that Messi has yet to win the World Cup, it stresses that "he has won everything with his club, Barça and is "on the way to winning his third World Player of the Year award," whilst reminding its readers that he recently – in the Champions League game against Viktoria Pilsen - chalked up his 200th goal with the Club.
Time also commented that Messi "has taken the most popular sport in the world to a new commercial level of success, as shown by the fact that so many North American children go to school in a Barça shirt."
The magazine claims that Messi has: “taken the most popular sport in the world to new heights above commercial success”
The US magazine "Time" has included Leo Messi amongst the 32 candidates for the Person of the Year 2011. The list includes figures such as Steve Jobs, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Silvio Berlusconi, Kate Middleton and Nicolas Sarkozy and the final choice will be announced in December.
"Best player of his generation"
The magazine's website claims Messi has managed to create "a unanimous opinion amongst fans throughout the world" that he is "the best player of his generation." Although the magazine points out that Messi has yet to win the World Cup, it stresses that "he has won everything with his club, Barça and is "on the way to winning his third World Player of the Year award," whilst reminding its readers that he recently – in the Champions League game against Viktoria Pilsen - chalked up his 200th goal with the Club.
Time also commented that Messi "has taken the most popular sport in the world to a new commercial level of success, as shown by the fact that so many North American children go to school in a Barça shirt."
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Re: Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:05 pm
What has he done to deserve this?
Apart from gain weight and contribute to the planet's obesity count.
Apart from gain weight and contribute to the planet's obesity count.
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by Senor Penguin Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:22 pm
Rofl @ the candidates.
I cheer for Silvio, self-declared Jesus Christ of politics.
I cheer for Silvio, self-declared Jesus Christ of politics.
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by Sushi Master Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:22 pm
Only thing Messi's not winning this year.
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by the xcx Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:25 pm
lol @ Messi being the candidate and shit
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by Lord Spencer Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:33 pm
They should give the award to the Arabic Revolutionists. Other than that, there were mostly uninteresting people and events going down.
And a financial meltdown in the world.
And a financial meltdown in the world.
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Re: Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by Senor Penguin Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:01 pm
You can vote for the "Youth Arab Protesters": http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2098471_2098472,00.htmlLord Spencer wrote:They should give the award to the Arabic Revolutionists. Other than that, there were mostly uninteresting people and events going down.
And a financial meltdown in the world.
They're the fifth candidate.
I'm not sure whether this actually influences the final decision or not, but they've made it look democratic.
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by che Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:03 pm
tbh messi has as much shout to be the person of the year as people whose achievements list "married a royal family member" and "died"...
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Re: Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by Albiceleste Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:04 pm
GOAT 
lol at madrid fans derailing the thread already
lol at madrid fans derailing the thread already
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Re: Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by izzy Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:06 pm
So, what did he do to even be a candidate?
Play football?
Interesting.
Play football?
Interesting.
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Re: Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by Grande_Milano Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:06 pm
I d gave it to Balotelli. Every year
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by Senor Penguin Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:08 pm
Derailing the thread how?Lionel Messi wrote:GOAT
lol at madrid fans derailing the thread already
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Re: Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by justdoit_ Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:10 pm
What?
Where the hell was MJ's nomination years ago?
Better and more influential than Messi in his respective sport.
Where the hell was MJ's nomination years ago?
Better and more influential than Messi in his respective sport.
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by Art Morte Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:11 pm
Oh the divine Jack Black, what on Earth are figures like Steve Jobs, Silvio Berlusconi and Sarkozy doing on the list :?:
But I think it's cool Messi is there, too.
The best in the world in the most popular sport in the world and I haven't seen anything negative about his personality either. Which can be considered as a bit of an achievement as we know a celebrity of his stature is so closely followed by the press.
A great role-model.
But I think it's cool Messi is there, too.
The best in the world in the most popular sport in the world and I haven't seen anything negative about his personality either. Which can be considered as a bit of an achievement as we know a celebrity of his stature is so closely followed by the press.
A great role-model.
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Re: Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by Senor Penguin Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:11 pm
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2098471_2098472_2098473,00.htmlThe hundreds of millions of passionate soccer fans around the world don't agree on much, but there's near unanimity that Lionel Messi is the greatest player of his generation. Unlike his compatriot Diego Maradona, the 24-year-old Argentine might not have lifted the most important prize of them all — a World Cup — but he's won everything that matters for his club, Barcelona (such as multiple La Liga and Champions League titles, including the defeat of Manchester United), and he is in the running for his third Ballon d'Or in a row. Leo's latest achievement: scoring his 200th goal for Barça, a staggering feat that took him only 286 games to achieve. In the process, Messi has brought the world's most popular sport to even greater heights of commercial appeal and success, as evidenced by the growing numbers of American kids wearing Messi's Barça jersey to school.
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by izzy Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:19 pm
Senor Penguin wrote:http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2098471_2098472_2098473,00.htmlThe hundreds of millions of passionate soccer fans around the world don't agree on much, but there's near unanimity that Lionel Messi is the greatest player of his generation. Unlike his compatriot Diego Maradona, the 24-year-old Argentine might not have lifted the most important prize of them all — a World Cup — but he's won everything that matters for his club, Barcelona (such as multiple La Liga and Champions League titles, including the defeat of Manchester United), and he is in the running for his third Ballon d'Or in a row. Leo's latest achievement: scoring his 200th goal for Barça, a staggering feat that took him only 286 games to achieve. In the process, Messi has brought the world's most popular sport to even greater heights of commercial appeal and success, as evidenced by the growing numbers of American kids wearing Messi's Barça jersey to school.
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Re: Messi candidate of Time magazine person of the year award.
by justdoit_ Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:22 pm
I've seen one Messi kit on campus (19k)...been here two years...
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by JuvenelCuore Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:26 pm
Some absurd names. Messi alone makes kids go to school in Barcelona jerseys ? Yes, because he is the only big name on the team. Not like Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Fabregas, Villa, Daniel Alves, etc. have any importance. Just mediocre and unknown players if you ask me. 
Kate Middleton is just outrageous too...what has she done ? She travels a little bit, shakes a few hands, and then goes home to a castle. Cool.
Kate Middleton is just outrageous too...what has she done ? She travels a little bit, shakes a few hands, and then goes home to a castle. Cool.
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by Magricos Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:28 pm
What derailing of the thread.
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by Pedram Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:31 pm
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by Senor Penguin Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:33 pm
It's not really the amount of kits... It's the amount of zeros on FIFA's cheque list for Time magazine.justdoit_ wrote:I've seen one Messi kit on campus (19k)...been here two years...
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by justdoit_ Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:36 pm
Zuckerberg took the cake last year, deservedly.
I'd like SEAL Team 6 to win.
I'd like SEAL Team 6 to win.
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by Jack Daniels Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:53 pm
Kate middleton!? seriously!?
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by lenear1030 Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:59 pm
jiopsi wrote:
Time also commented that Messi "has taken the most popular sport in the world to a new commercial level of success, as shown by the fact that so many North American children go to school in a Barça shirt."
More people had barca shirts on here during the Ronaldinho days
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by Kev Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:54 pm
Drogba must be facepalming so hard right now...
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