Alberto Contador's Comments Reveal True Feelings for Lance Armstrong

"... because he's an American?" Yeah, it can't possibly be that the general public was taken with his triumph over cancer. Or that we feel attached to the guy we watched marry and divorce Sheryl Crow. Or that we feel attached to the guy who shows up in our living room to talk to us about Subaru.

Fact is, we've been seeing a lot of the guy for a long time. He's a real success story and he's identifiable. Nobody thinks he's some invincible American, it's just nice to see a guy - an average, non-heritage-related guy - overcome personal adversity and be victorious on a world stage.

What a snivelling baby. Lance was more than generous in his praise for Contador. Saying he is probably better than he was at his best in the tour. There is no question that Lance has earned and deserves respect from his fellow cyclists and his teamates! Contador is a great rider but poor sportsman

Alberto Contador was selfish during the TDF. His actions cost his team a podium spot. When he attacked, he did so needlessly. He left his teammate and a third Astana spot on the podium behind. His team had every right to criticize his actions, but they chose not to. Now, after all is said and done, he steps forward with criticism for a rider who helped him win. Had Contador been as selfless as his teammates, the Astana team would have been an even brighter star at the TDF. Contador should thank his lucky stars that his teammates were not just like him. If they had reacted to his selfish behavior during the tour, that would have meant disaster for the team. Contador should be more gracious to his whole team, but especially to Lance Armstrong because he was the rider on the team who could have challenged and possibly defeated him.

i think it is going to be soooo funny when lance comes back next year and smokes everyone... cant wait... AC is just a punk... yea thats right have no respect for the greatest man that has ever played ur sport...

Comparing Contador or LeMond to Armstrong is a gross display of ignorance. Armstrong was one of the two greatest riders of all time. Contador is, as of now, a one hit wonder. Can he repeat? Can he repeat three, four, five, six times? Contador will not have trouble finding a new team. His new team WILL have trouble finding great riders willing to work with him and for him to win another tour. Contador cost his team any chance at a 1-2-3 finish when he attacked the Shleck's and ditched Kloden... his own team member. Was he the best rider this year? Yes, no one else even close. Did he have the "right" to do that? Absolutely. Did it help him win the tour? Absolutely not (he gained ZERO time that day). Did it hurt his team? Absolutely yes. No arguing with those facts. He HELPED Shleck lock down second place. Kloden may or may not have been able to hold onto 2nd or 3rd, but thanks to Contador we did not get to find out.

Contador is a punta. He leaves his teammates to be first. He really didn't win, like in 2006, where he 'won' to someone who doped. In 2010, he'll be in the back of the race, and Lance will be #1 once more.

Lance is a true inspiration, coming back from Cancer and kicking ass from 1999-2005. He still kicks ass, causing 50%+ more ratings around the world. The Tour de France needs Lance, they can do without a whiny little Spanish guy.

Lance is the alltime great! In his prime Lance would smoke Contador. He might just do it next year LOL...

More sour grapes from across the pond.....looking forward to Lance's 8th win......then you'll hear real sniviling!!!

How many times did Lance hold the wheel of Frank Schleck or anyone else while the "pistelero" took off on those climbs, so as not to jeopardize his win. Put Lance on another team and he's head to head with Contador... we'll see how different next year is when Contador has to do it on his own and Lance has the "team" around him!

Contador is considered the best right now because he is riding with Astana and is their best all round rider. As Lance Armstrong assembles the Radio Shack team, how many of the Astana team will go with him? If he takes Kloden, Leipheimer and Popovych, Contador will watch Andy Schleck stand on the top step. After his inability to go along with the team's strategy and what appeared to be a lack of ability to be coached at all, I can't imagine him being in high demand.

He would have been smart (and that does imply that he isn't) to hang heavy with Lance and Johann and start to learn how to get better and better. As it is, he is showing that he is indeed a very young man with the typical unsubstantiated arrogance that accompanies that group. He probably wants to be the next Indurain but for as good as he seemed to be two years ago and this year, he can't carry his jock.

I agree. It seems Lance isn't the great team mate or friend that he (or his PR machine) would lead us to believe. The celebration dinner the night before the last stage; where was Lance? Having drinks with the sponsor of his new team, Radio Shack (reported and confirmed in Velonews).
Now that's a true team mate!
The day that George Hincappie has a chance to wear the yellow jersey (for one day! George was no threat to be on the final podium!). Lance gives orders to chase down the breakaway that George is in! (reported on Versus by Phil Liggett, one of Lance's biggest supporters!)
Now that's a true friend ("Thanks for hauling my ass through France for 7 TdF victories George!)
Remeber Lance. You've got to thank your team mates for the victories, you couldn't have won without them. YOUR WORDS!
This Lance comeback was supposed to be for Cancer Awareness. The only thing I heard or saw was "Livestrong" on his helmut and bike.
Reminds be of Brett Farve. Can't stand to be out of the spotlight.

It's wasn't Armstrong that pulled away from Wiggins second to last mountain stage, but contadore making the ill advised pull away, which if he had a bke malfunction, he could not have gotten a bike to keep his lead in the race. It was also Armstrong who said he was working for the team to help get Contadore the win. I may not want to be best buds with Armstrong, but he was the professional on this showdown, and contadore better hope he has people the likes of Armstrong, Wiggins and others who helped protect him during the ride. Winning the tour is not a one man game, an dContadore would have been better served by letting what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas.

u stupid morons in 2010 Armstrong will be 39 and old to be able to win another tour and Contador will be 25 and young to beat his old ass again cuz Armstrong can't dope himself anymore like he did when he won his other tours,lol u people make me laugh!!!

Maybe you should check your own grammar before calling people stupid morons.

the holder of the leader's yellow jersey IS tested each day he's in the lead. The winner of that day's stage is also tested, as are several riders that are selected at random...
It's highly unlikely and would be ludicrous for Contador to have doped... I also don't believe that Lance had doped either.
Remember it's not the Spanish who have made accusations about Lance, it's the French