If Messi was someone who was more vocal shit would be far more quieter

I totally concur how this illustrates the perfect timing for the board to get all their agendas out, especially with the 10 day break- and supercopa just happened to be a silly excuse-

-having said that, Messi is always very respectful of coach and the first to always come to his defense and yet it is still silly out there. Do you mean to say it's still vague even with all that? Perhaps it's a case of the messenger more than the message. Had Messi even said all the right things (which I think he does), because of his character people don't find it "as matter of fact," as can be the case when Keane/Hristo/Puyol types say it.

Like you, I trust the board in general in sporting decisions many times, but it's a little disappointing to see people being treated sometimes. Sometimes I think sacrificing to itch that political agenda may actually work towards being more inviting to coaches (both incumbent and prospective) and I'd like to see some positivity in this people-pulling aspect. It's kind of bad when former insiders like Iniesta/Lucho come to EV's defense, just because of board members/journalists silly wishes.