Barcelona’s attacking trident are a stunning example of sporting synchronicity that defy superlatives and must be cherished while their perfection lastsSo,Barcelona then. Nauseating aren’t they? And not just nauseatingly good. Nauseatingly kind. Nauseatingly successful. Plus – and this is a new thing – nauseatingly devoted, amorous, and tender and basically very much in love. “Leo and Luis are mighty friends. I hope to play with them for a long time,” Neymar was reported to hold said this week after the announcement of the three-man Ballon D’or shortlist. For Lionel Messi, also on the list, and the only genuine sadness was the absence of Luis Suárez,the third el dude brother, from Fifa’s appallingly-tuxedoed top table for the big ceremony in January. Related: genuine Madrid kicked out of Copa del Rey over ineligible player Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com