The Argentine icon provided yet another moment of sublime skill for his new employers as he caused two bamboozled opposition defenders to collide with each other
Lionel Messi’s genius with a ball at his feet shows no sign of letting up after he left two opposition defenders bamboozled with a trademark piece of skill.
The Argentine icon lived up to his billing once again as he notched the final goal in Inter Miami’s 4-0 demolition of Charlotte FC in the Leagues Cup. The 36-year-old was a driving force for the Herons as they booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition, leading by example once more.
With a staggering eight strikes to his name in just five appearances in the cup competition, his goals have grabbed the headlines. However, one subtle piece of ingenuity versus Charlotte also caught the eye of supporters, as he left two players for dead with some deft footwork.
In a viral clip that circled on social media, Messi is shown sidestepping one opposition star, with the flailing having been left chasing shadows as the superstar made light work of avoiding his lunge. Although the diminutive winger was not exactly moving at breakneck speed, it appeared that both opposition players were stupefied by his quick-thinking.