Lionel Messi and the Wall
There was a moment Friday night where it seemed like fate was finally going to submit to ability.
Receiving a well-weighted pass from Ever Banega on the right side of the pitch, he quickly turned and touched the ball with his left foot, dodging a rushing challenge. With two defenders closing in from opposite directions, he burst forward, leaving one trailing while his partner missed a sliding attempt to derail the procession.
Futbol Intellect @ Jul 5, 2011 3:00 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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