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Messi is such a natural with the ball at his feet and often plays as though the ball is glued to his boots.

"If something would have happened to you in that match, I'd have been shot, " Maradona said he told Messi.

Messi is out of this planet, I would say he is so far ahead of the rest of the players playing right now.

I would say Messi as he's the best player in the world but if I could divide the prize between the three of them I would.

In the same interview, Maradona said he had to explain to Lionel Messi why he did not play against Canada.

Probably the only forward of comparable quality is Lionel Messi, and he's unlikely to leave Barcelona.

He may not be very tall Messi, but he makes up for that in speed and agility, which allow him to evade the tackles of his opponents.

Messi is clearly a fantastic talent but it's almost too easy to say he is the best now.

Again, a lot of this can be put down to the players Rooney plays with each week compared to that of Messi.

The manager was then asked if he would instruct any of his defenders to rough up Lionel Messi, Barca's key man, on Wednesday night.

Messi feel and feet of the ball is superb technology, when the ball like glue on his feet, competitors from his feet to the ball.

Messi nearly scored again when he forced his way past two defenders but curled his shot wide in injury-time.

"If something had happened to you [Messi] in that match, I'd have been shot - you know where, " he quipped.

United have carried out in-depth analysis of Barcelona's matches and their main strengths, and of course Messi comes up as a main topic.

Jorge Valdano said that the miracle is called I Read Messi. Vos also you see him things of Maradona ?

Goni then went on to describe what kind of player Piatti is, likening him to the great Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi: I'm happy, but I didn't expect it because everyone had been talking so much about Xavi and Andres [Iniesta].

Messi is well on his way to being an Argentinean football legend.

Cardiff boss Dave Jones may be secretly cheering on Lionel Messi and his mates tonight to do him a special favour.

Ronaldo has been fit, yesterday was a 70% Messi. You notice him in big games. FACT.

Messi is more of a dribbler in a very short space, but Ronaldo is good in the air, good on free-kicks, right foot, left foot.

Barcelona's star-studded squad includes the irrepressible Lionel Messi and a sizeable chunk of the all-conquering Spanish national side.

All history's great teams have had a special player, and that's what Messi is for us.

Back home: Will Cesc Fabregas (back row, second right) line up with Lionel Messi (front row, first left) once more?

Alongside Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi, supporters want to see Henry and that has been only good news for Hearts.

"He did not let us play, but we also fought against that and we surpassed it, " Messi said.

you could put messi in these games and he would still conjure a winner or create somethin. g. . .

Of that front six, only the captain Mascherano and Messi were constants in the Uruguay match.

Football wouldn't be beautiful unless Messi is touching the ball all the time. He performed magic today on the pitch.

If not for the Nigeria goalkeeper, Messi would have had a hat-trick.

Pato will entertain us all, he is our Messi, though it's important we do not put too much pressure on him.

Messi has received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola rested several of his star players, including Lionel Messi, ahead of next Saturday's game at Wembley.

Rooney was far worse; he didn't do anything of note whatsoever. At least Messi showed flashes of why he's the best player in the world.

But he admitted his fellow Argentine Lionel Messi, the scorer of two goals in the first leg, was the real star of the show.

If Lionel Messi is to be used as a supply line for Eto'o and Henry, then that means Ronaldinho is more likely to depart the Nou Camp.

Finally, even Barca coach irony : "If so, I just let each Messi played the last half-hour of good. "

Messi was phenomenal, like the rest of the Argentina team, and we congratulate them.

"Messi is a great player and is really hard to stop, " Vidic commented.

Messi is a great player, I have no doubt.

Messi and Ronaldo are special talents and the fact that they are in teams winning the important trophies means they stand out from the rest.

Henry and Eto'o and Messi. It sounds like a forward line that could be incredible. Maybe even a classic. But will they?

At the end of the trailer is a lovely freeze frame of Messi and Torres, who both feature heavily in this latest batch of media released.

Although in Lionel Messi, Argentina's team boasted the world's best footballer, it was the manager who was the star.

"What counts in Arsenal's favour is that we play in a different way to which Messi is accustomed in Spain, " the Danish striker declared.

Player Lionel Messi from Argentina recently won the Golden Ball Award representing the best player in Europe.

Messi said Argentina "had a great match" against Greece, winning 2-0 at the last date of the Group B.

Leo Messi is cool-headed and able to assume several responsibilities in times of need.

While he will never be able to match the amazing dribbling skills of Messi, something Rooney could work on is his close ball control.

Lionel Messi lifted the coveted trophy awarded to the greatest player in the world at a glittering ceremony in Zurich on Monday night.

Messi is the reigning FIFA player of the year, but sat out the match to protect him against any possible injury.

Messi's Barcelona teammate and fellow Ballon d'Or nominee Xavi insisted he wasn't too disappointed to have missed out.

Leo Messi is Messi. An incredible talent, from another galaxy, but like all the others he didn't play to his strengths.

Despite having touched the pinnacle, Messi believes his best is still to come.

It would be stupid if one of my players badly fouled Messi because they would be sent off.

At club level, at least, Messi will surely shine for many years to come.

"There are only a few players in the world that can improve our team but he is one of them, " Messi concluded.

Can we get Messi suspended for play-acting? It would not change the result.

The array of big-name options has meant constant second-guessing and tinkering, which clearly has not helped Messi.

Although he is not as famous as C. Ronaldo, Messi and Kaka, but his ability is not weaker than theirs at all.

Argentina will book their ticket to the next round and Messi will score twice.

That's partly an accident: Lionel Messi has been creating chances galore for Argentina, although he remains without a goal.

The best way to stop Messi I believe, is to have 11 players on the pitch, double marking him.

The air must crackle with psychological static when Diego Maradona manages Lionel Messi.

Mourinho was not happy with Messi's reaction to the clash with Del Horno, and says he helped in getting the Chelsea man sent off.

Out of a roster of around 6000 players, there are only 15 "stars" - like Messi - with magic feet to bamboozle, befuddle and blind.

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been awarded the Ballon d'Or for a fourth year running.

In a stunning attacking display, Messi attempted eight shots on goal, including six on target.

Six minutes from time a Messi header looped onto the roof of the net but Chelsea were preserving the lead without recourse to panic.

New chance type: Solo Runs! People with pace, technique etc will have a chance of creating chances for themselves in best Messi Style.

With superstars Lionel Messi and Juan Riquelme, the Argentine players showed their class in the group stage with three straight wins.

Then there was Mr. Messi, the world player of the year, who played a key role in three goals.

To do that, he will have to forget about the shadow of Maradona. He needs to be Messi.

Last night Messi looked like a skilled adult playing against clumsy children. That's what it looked like to me. . .

It was not so very long ago that Messi cut a somewhat shy and reserved figure whenever he appeared before the world's press.

There seemed to be no space as Messi was tracked by fullback Patrice Evra.

I think Argentina are a really strong candidate if [Lionel] Messi continues playing at his level.

LIONEL MESSI The world's best player has failed to replicate his club form at international level, scoring four goals in 18 qualifiers.

As a footballer Messi has everything but Xavi and Iniesta are the best I have seen playing the game with the ball at their feet.

Despite a drought that dates back to the Clasico against Real Madrid, Lucio says Lionel Messi will always be the danger man.

The way the twin threat of Ronaldinho and Messi was negated at Stamford Bridge was a joy to watch.

Lionel Messi: That's true, I've gone about achieving all the objectives I've set myself except for the World Cup.

Add Messi to that group, and you can see what a tough task awaits Arsenal, which has exhibited defensive frailties this season.

MILAN - The prestigious English magazine World Soccer has crowned Lionel Messi as Player of the Year 2009.

If Maradona can get the best out of Messi, they could be contenders.

Lionel Messi is "playing a kick-about with Jesus" but must not make the wrong choices, Diego Maradona said today.

At the final whistle they applaud their parents from a distance, much like Messi and Co do to supporters.

Messi has never scored against a Mourinho team; and today presented the best opportunity with Inter down to 10 men.

Kobe Bryant has made his appearance, as have tennis star Rafael Nadal and soccer superstar Lionel Messi.

On the Barcelona lap of honour after the Champions League final, Lionel Messi spots family or friends in the crowd.

Some good old-fashioned homework on Messi's favoured striking techniques helped too, though.

This cute video shows Lionel Messi playing football with two young kids, apparently one is his brother.

Back to Japan shortly and shooting Messi and Torres again, so I'll provide some more pics then.

That includes Mr Messi, an Argentine who moved to Barcelona as a boy, and the team's coach, Josep ( "Pep" ) Guardiola.

"Those are things that you say at the time, " said Messi.

The talents like Lionel Messi can play. You don't have one player automatically wanting to destroy you.

Lionel Messi has called on Barcelona to sign Javier Mascherano and Cesc Fabregas this summer.

But even Leo Messi may not have enough magic in those inimitable fleet feet to overcome a certain Maradona-created instability.

There is the hope that there is no suppressed resentment from the coach because of Messi's youth and his untarnished reputation.

Messi managed to score a hat-trick, with his last goal being a crucial equalizer scored in the 90th minute.

Lionel Messi, born on 24 June, 1987, is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for La Liga's Barcelona and the Argentine national team.

Nasri believes shackling Lionel Messi is the key to overcoming the best team he has faced.

"I have already spoken on this issue. For me, Xavi, Iniesta and Messi are players from another planet, " the los Blancos mastermind told AS.

Nobody compares with Messi. He is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that the Spanish club would appeal to CAS should FIFA demand they release Messi.

In 2005 Chelsea were the victors but Fabregas believes that Messi could tip the scales in the Catalans' favour.

Argentina finished with three straight wins, the latest a 2-0 victory of Greece. Both Lionel Messi, and his floppy mane, are awesome.

People talk about the threat of Messi, but the manager has highlighted the dangers posed by Iniesta. . .

True, he rarely looks the player he is for Barcelona in Argentina colours but stopping Messi will be easier said than done.

It's always exciting to look at Messi play and he'll cause a lot of problems for Manchester's defense.

I could ring up Barcelona and enquire about Lionel Messi, but it doesn't mean I'll get him.

The goals of Eto'o and Messi made the great Catalan side, with style and class, European Champions for the third time in their history.

It took teamwork to maintain our defensive line and repel Messi and the Barcelona attack.

Wayne Rooney equalised after Pedro scored, but goals from Lionel Messi and David Villa left United well beaten.

SOCCER superstar LIONEL MESSI wants CHERYL COLE to support ARGENTINA in the World Cup - as they "know how to treat their women" .

Then there's another sociocultural argument: Messi, somehow, doesn't care about Argentina.

With the World Cup in Germany swiftly approaching, Messi will definitely be one to watch.

The Liverpool striker said: 'Ronaldo and Messi are for sure the two best players in the world and to come next to them is a privilege.

With Argentina, in official competition during that same period, Messi has scored just twice in 21 games.

This is easier for Messi because he has a role with more freedom at Barcelona, with a team stacked full of creativity and flair.

Prior to this laurel, Messi had won the FIFA Golden Ball Award.

Leo Messi has cast the first vote for the FIFPro 2011 Awards, which recognises the best player in the world.

"[Lionel] Messi can do some amazing things, but anything he can do Joe can do as well, if not better, " said Gerrard.

I could ring Barcelona and enquire about Messi but it doesn't mean I'll get him.

Messi's header struck the bar in the 28th minute and hit the post in the 39th with a free kick in the first half.

you are not scared of Messi against the Germans, cos Lahm has it covered.

You can't really compare him to Lionel Messi because they both influence the game in different ways.

Why England should be scared Lionel Messi.

Allegri might put someone to man-mark Messi, easier said than done.

We don't have players like Messi but we have a strong team.

I know I'm dreaming but imagine Messi in our team in Kuyts place, it would be complete!

Barcelona forward Leo Messi hopes he will one day line up alongside Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas with the Blaugrana.

The work in progress image shows cover star Lionel Messi in action in the new game, and showcase a massive advance in aesthetic detail.

While no Lionel Messi, his team produced a stunning win.

"Well as a leader in my opinion I want to copy Stevie G, and a player I watch and try to take stuff from is Lionel Messi. " Sterling said.

No Leo Messi, no Zlatan Ibrahimovic, no problem.

I don't want to compare [him with Messi].

"They'll be dancing in the streets of Buenos Aires and Pwhelli-on-Plate after Messi's sixth goal. "

It seems the president of Inter Milan has taken a fancy to Leo Messi. Is your future at Barcelona in danger?

They may not have the magical flair of a Lionel Messi or a Kaka, but who does?

But late in the match against Manchester United, his team up 1-0, Messi sent a beautiful header into the net.

If kicking Messi in the Champions League is more important. Well, that is the only thing that he has done this year. It is a shame.

"For unique players like Messi, R1 dash dribble has changed dramatically in PES 2011, " he explains.

Even Xavi and Iniesta accept that Messi is the man. No problem.

Last weekend, Messi popped in three goals to raise his total to 37 in all competitions.

The man who does most of the damage for Barcelona is Lionel Messi.

Messi scored the first goal for Argentina.

I ran 70 metres with Lionel Messi on my heels and then rounded the keeper.

How could I not be happy for Messi to win the World Cup?

Messi (Argentina) - how can you not even have the best player in the world in your squad?

'If Chelsea have a lot of new players this year, it is still a great squad, ' added Messi. 'Just like last year it was a great squad.

s Messi at FC Barcelona, he is very confident. What about you? What's your favorite sport?

But Grondona told Radio Del Plata: "Messi always plays well, never badly - which is what the others around him were doing. "

3-1 Barcelona. The Chapionship chant has started. Messi just dribbled the whole team and deserved the 'Messi' chant. . .

After that, Xavi scored, Messi rolled in the third from the penalty spot.

With Messi leading the way during that 16-win streak, Barcelona scored 60 goals and conceded only six.

Some, such as Lionel Messi, of Barcelona and Argentina (pictured), joined their clubs as boys.

just messi enough is enough!

They are a very good side but of course they have Messi who can make a difference at any moment in the game.

"Messi is the best player I have seen and probably the best I will ever see, " said Guardiola.

2-0 or 2-1 Argentina! Messi's just too good to be stopped! C'mon Maradona, give us a good line-up!

Dear Messi, please don't cry.

He lacks the explosive acceleration of Messi but he does have the ability to dribble past players in order to find the space to play a pass.

United are also seeking revenge for their 2-0 defeat by a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona in the 2009 final in Rome.

The second leg last year was the Lionel Messi show, you can never bet on a poor performance from Messi.

Messi on the other hand could be legitimately compared to Pele, Diego Maradona and Alfredo Di Stefano.

You cannot look at how great Messi is, because you have to play your own game.

They play the right way and they enjoy their football. They do mesmerize you with their passing and we never really did control Messi.

You have Messi in your list! ! !

The system had changed from 4-3-3 to a type of 4-2-3-1, with Messi shunted out wide.

But for me, Messi is the best. He is my team-mate and I hope that next year he will win it.

It's harder to stop Messi than Xavi or Andres Iniesta because he can make the pass, can dribble, can score.

When Messi signed his contract extension last year he was offered a salary of about 10. 5m euros per season after taxes.

I like to play football, I like the football star is Messi.

I am not surprised that they elected Messi. I think that Xavi and Iniesta have deserved to win, but Messi is a player who is above everyone.

However, Messi was 11 years old was diagnosed in the development of hormone deficiency, and this will impede the growth of his bones.

Messi: "Mascherano was the first to tell me I should be captain. We talked about it before, but now was the right moment. " [tyc via dpa]

"This one is very special because I want to share this with my friend and teammate Xavi. He deserves it, " Messi said.

Hailed by Argentina great Diego Maradona as his successor, Messi won an unprecedented treble in Spain last season

Pele: "Messi was short, but was trained over 5 years, has been refined and improved physically. Now Leo is a very strong player" [sport. es]

Messi business! FC Barcelona stars in a sweat over new shirts

In an outstanding season, Messi netted 38 goals in 51 games in all competitions,

Messi best player in Europe

Yao, Messi and Federer leave their marks on the 2009 sports scene

Deco (ex-Porto ex-Chelsea): "Messi scores like Romario and Ronaldo, and at the same time he's as spectacular as Ronaldinho. " [don balon]