Lionel Messi Gets A Standing Ovation.

By: chris | January 7th, 2009

“Magnificent”, rang out Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola after his pint-sized Argentine had run around, over and through the Atletico defense. “Extraordinary”, sighed Javier Aguirre after the other guy’s pint-sized Argentine had run around, over and through his Atletico defense, culminating in a Messi 3 – Mortals 1 scoreline. One was a penalty, but this is mere detail. (Oh, but he did win said penalty.) It was, without a doubt, a performance capable of leaving the most versed fan utterly breathless.

The stadium-wide standing ovation capping his magic show is something Lionel should probably get used to. The only thing is…it was an away game.

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• bobby_digital |  January 7th, 2009 at 10:09 am

  
  
  

  you know someone is special when they are so good they make it look so easy…. on his day, best player on the planet

  Posted from United States

  

• Peter Katsiris |  January 7th, 2009 at 11:35 am

  
  
  

  Wow, yesterday’s match was a damn spectacle in my opinion, and it was all thanks to Messi-dona. The way he pulled his moves to weave around the Atletico defenders was simply stunning.

  Best part of the commentary on GOLTV was when he scored his first goal of that brilliant pass from Dani Alves found Messi and the one commentator said “…and the pass to Messi, and Coupet is French toast.” Worth a chuckle in my opinion.

  Posted from Canada

  

• MoMONEY |  January 7th, 2009 at 2:02 pm

  
  
  

  This guys on an entirely different level. Pure art. For the love of me I still cant understand how anyone can truly think Ronaldo is better then him…

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• OhYes |  January 7th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

  
  
  

  That’s why kids get into football and that’s why they stick with it for the rest of their lives. Performances like these are rare but when they do come.. it’s inspirational.

  Posted from United States

  

• Torsten |  January 8th, 2009 at 2:32 am

  
  
  

  OhYes, you are SO right. Couldn’t have said it better!

  Posted from Germany

  

• EinMünchnerImHimmel |  January 8th, 2009 at 7:41 am

  
  
  

  Amazing! Right now he is simply the best player in the world. I also love how simple he keeps his game. No stupid step over or hot dog moves. He just goes directly at the defenders. And his work rate and attitude are fantastic. We are watching history I the making here folks. If he stays healthy he will become a legend.

  Posted from United States

  

• Foreverzidane |  January 8th, 2009 at 8:19 am

  
  
  

  How could anyone rank him below CR7 is unbelievable.
  He is the real sultan of the field.

  Posted from United States

  

• Nkem |  January 8th, 2009 at 3:20 pm

  
  
  

  I have to respectfully disagree with some of you guys. At this time last year, CR7 was probably THE most complete soccer player anywhere. He could dribble, pass, free kicks, jump/head, shoot, you name it. Doesn’t change the fact he was a d-bag, but he was pretty amazing.

  That being said, I always preferred Messi because I loved his energy. I remember a few years back, Messi was tripped and even as he was going down, he was already positioning his body to maximize how quickly he got back on his feet.

  Messi is easily one of the best players currently playing; I’d list him number one if I had to choose!

  Posted from United States

  

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