New unseen footage has emerged of Lionel Messi’s dazzling dribble that led to Argentina’s third goal.
Messi once again left the world with their jaws on the floor after he produced a sensational dribble against Croatia on Tuesday. He picked the ball up at the halfway line and drove at the Croatian defender before turning him inside out and putting it on a plate for Julian Alvarez.
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Fan footage of the goal went viral online, but now a new overhead shot has emerged which gives you an even greater appreciation for the magician.
Kun Agüero talked on Arg TV how Messi directs his teammates to move around so he can receive the ball. Short pass to his feet is the secret. pic.twitter.com/yfUGPXnkcq
— Juan Arango (@JuanG_Arango) December 15, 2022
You can see Messi orchestrating the move before he even touches the ball as he asks Alvarez to reposition for the knock down.
Argentina will hope that their number 10 can continue his incredible form and lead them to World Cup victory for the first time since 1986, against France on Sunday.