Most of the world will be watching today's Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona, one of the most eagerly anticipated finals in recent memory. I'm picking ManU to win 3-2. Messi doesn't match up well against the bigger, tougher Premier League squads and look for Ronaldo to dazzle with at least one goal and setting up Wayne Rooney for another.
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I like Messi a lot better, I think he's just a better player.
Really? I think you should stick to science instead of football punditry. =O)
They were all over Man-U and Ronaldo did nothing but gain a yellow card. 2-0! Come on Barca!
Messi proved himself against a Premiere League team. He deserve player of the year.