[B]Who is better Ronaldinho or Maradona?[/B]

take it easy

 

Maradona as of now. Let's see what Ronaldinho does at the World Cup. However, Ronaldinho is not very far behind and does have far more tricks up his sleeve than Maradona (not that Diego needed all those to get past the opposition).

 

I would say it is pretty much even in this department. Maradona had great passing and vision as well. I remember Careca saying it was easier for him to play at Napoli than Brazil because of Maradona's vision and passing.

His myriad moves are amazing. Here Ronaldinho beats Maradona and pretty much everybody except pre-injury Ronaldo.

Yeah, he needs to get that before he can be placed on the same or a higher pedestal compared to Maradona. However, even then there would be people saying Ronaldinho played for Brazil and was surrounded by great players whereas Maradona did it all by himself, and therefore is better.

 

This has to be one of the most ridiculous threads I have ever seen on here.

There is no doubt Ronaldinho is a fantastic talent who could go on to become an all time legend (which for what its worth I think he is more than capable of doing), but to compare him to a player like Maradona at this stage of his career is complete nonsense. He's been outstanding for Barcelona for around two years, but before that no-one would even consider him the best going - good yes, great no. Come back in about 8-10 years time and then we can look at comparisions such as this.

 

wow. talk about sinking to a new all time low. threads like this should be illegal.

 

Why is it ridiculous to compare the two? People everywhere were comparing a 20 yr old Ronaldo to Pele. So, why can't a 25 yr old Ronaldinho be compared to Maradona, especially based on skills and not career achievements? And why after 8-10 years? Maradona was finished after 29. Since when is it that a current player can be compared to a past great only after he retires or is nearing retirement? Ronaldinho has had an excellent WC (much better than Maradona's WC 1982, 1990, 1994 performances); he revived Barca single-handedly and led them to the la liga title; has already won lots of trophies with Brazil as well as highest personal awards; and is only one great WC performance away from Maradona's level (which ain't easy I might add).

 

Talent wise? Ronaldinho without a doubt. He just needs to accomplish as much as Maradona, which he is on the way of doing. Also, he is not a drug addict, cheating, whinny Argentinian; Ronaldinho clearly has more class and is better for the game.

 

Duck gave me a negative rep for complimenting Maradona's passing and vision. LOL! Lamrof said Maradona is worse than Ronaldinho; I said he is not and got a neg rep. Hilarious! Ok, Maradona's passing is better than anyone else's, including Pele's. Heck, Maradona's shooting, scoring ability, heading, goalkeeping, usage of both feet were better than anyone else's, including Pele. Happy now?

 

Wow 2 days ago people were saying he wasnt close to Zidane or Ronaldo now he is being compared to Marodana???

 

Before the WC 1986 goal against England, Maradona was (unfavorably) compared to Zico, Platini, and Francescoli. After, Cryuff, Di Stefano, Puskas and even Pele.

 

Ronaldinho is the better player right now because he is still playing.

Maradona is at anti-Bush rallies.

 

The ball used to remain almost glued to Maradona's feet. In terms of such close control, Maradona was better than Ronaldinho. As you correctly point out, there are areas, however, where Ronaldinho would be marginally better.

 

That is what I was getting at. In full flight or when confronted by several defenders, the ball would remain stuck to Maradona's feet but would be just a little bit away from Ronaldinho's. However, Ronaldinho makes up for this with his tricks, power and speed.

 

Exacly.
Maradona did not win a world cup alone! That is a myth! Argentina was a good team, stop repeating this ****************!
Now that I said that, I can say that Maradona did A LOT for his NT.
Ronaldinho was important at that England game and he did not do very much beyond it.
He still has to show at the NT the things he does for Barcelona.
Next year this comparison will be more valid, depending on what he can do.
A good world cup can really put someone on the books.

 

Whats all this about? Because he ran through an asleep Madrid defense?

Please guys, keep your pants on.