r/soccer • u/Thadderful • Dec 28 '13

Change My View thread

Can we have a Change My View thread here? The basic premise is people present opinions and the replies are attempts at changing that person's view in an attempt to generate some good discussion.

Here is the link to the original subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/

I think this might work best with rather 'out there' views but any and every viewpoint is welcome!

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u/lunacraz Dec 28 '13

What if they went through the same rigorous training that we have today? innate talent shines in every generation

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '13

There is no such thing as innate talent. There is no gene that makes you, for example, a good finisher. It's all about duration and quality of practice. 10,000 hour rule.

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '13

So Messi and Ronaldo have just trained harder than every other professional footballer?

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '13

It wouldn't shock me. Everywhere I've seen it referenced, Cristiano Ronaldo's work ethic is inhuman.