@Loner GMR ahhh... Even you know who's the best deep inside...I've many friends who are Ronaldo fans but they've admitted that Messi's better. And yes I respect Ronaldo a lot... He's definitely one of the best ever...
Here you realize the effort the defenses make to stop Messi and they do not get it, they throw it they grab it but they can not, the best video I saw. leo Without doubt is the best
Facundo Chavez right. They do everything they can they hit him with their legs and while they are falling on the ground they use their hands to grab and stop him. What i saw and noticed couldn't stop me from admitting that he actually is a Genius of the game. You always have people in some field or the other in which there exists no one to beat them, messi is far beyond the them as well. Sorry for poor English
ya riiiigggghhhttt, you try to act like its just as simple as that... Do you really think you have it all figured out and all the best defenders are just morons and haven't already thought of that... you have to remember you are watching it in slow-motion... the real messi barreling at you with immense speed and quickness is much scarier, especially when you dont have a single clue about what he's going to do or when... you sound super ignorant...
I appreciate that Messi doesn’t flop all over the field whenever he gets touched. He is focused on making a goal and nothing else. It makes me respect him even more.
There will never come a player as unique as him. In all of history and generations to come, a player will never be such a joy to watch like him. Truly the greatest there ever will be. Grateful to have seen him play. As a Madrid fan, humble enough to realize that we’ll never face a player as magical, impactful and threatening like him ever again. True definition of ‘once in a lifetime’ player.
@ChronicTheHempHog-mf3nh not even close The playstyle is totally different Messi has superior ball control(and doing unnecessary skills isn't ball control, if you think so, you don't know the beauty of simple football) Messi has better dribbling Better game understanding and iq Better playmaking Better goalscoring Better vision It's not even close You are just biased
This is poetry in motion. It’s like if Messi were able to watch the rest of players in slow motion and he just flows through them with the ball stick to his feet
This is a masterpiece.. (especially with the headphones) I can now see why they call him the MAGICIAN.. his he absolutely convinces the defenders about where he wants to go.. and then changes his direction in an instant..
There are no real words to describe the experience of watching Messi, which is why his name itself has become of shorthand for it. He makes football look like an individual sport with his astounding skill and flair. Messi's dribbling and control of the ball is on realm of its own, no one can do it like him, it's an innate talent he was born with and perfected it. His style revolves around keeping the ball close to himself as if it were stuck to him and never letting it go. It’s simply that when Messi is on the ball, everything else fades into the background. With other players you talk about ball control, but Messi is beyond control. He never appears to be moving the ball so much as moving with it, the two of them - Leo and the ball, performing an intricate, magnetic pas de deux, slaloming hypnotically around everything in their path. The way he dribbles past his opponents seemingly without making any big visible feint while always keeping the same pace even when turning makes his movements feel like water in a flowing river and you being a rock. It's a simple motion but you can't stop it, unless you brute-force your way past it. His dribbling, a symphony, pure poetry in motion, a sight to behold. Truly the GOAT.
Rudolph Nureyev did come to my mind, also a quarter horse's ability to stop and start and spin and mark cattle. Messi's has very powerful short coupled balanced conformation and short cannon bones [ knee to ankle] like an agile Quarter horse ,and he does not have the long cannon bones ,long back and long legs of some horses and humans that are just built for speed. Centre of gravity and balance because of his size and shape is part of his gift and talent.
You hit the nail on the head when you said that he doesn’t move the ball, rather he moves with the ball. That’s it right there. That’s exactly what he does. As if there were a string connected from his foot to the ball. He also has to perform this glorious dance without getting tripped up by the constant barrage of other players.
It's like he loves the ball and protecting it from everyone trying to hurt it❤️ his touches are so gentle when everyone is just pounding on it. What an artist he is! We are lucky to someone like this in our lifetime.❤️❤️❤️ He doesn't need to win the world Cup to be in our hearts he is already there and will be there forever.
Commentator RAy Hudson, a Briton, (formerly of GolTV) usually says that MEssi's touch is as soft as a mother's kiss on a baby. I think he is right. Messi caresses the ball in full flight surrounded by no less than three defenders. He knows how to weave his way out of it. The same commentator once said that you'll walk infront of Messi through a revolving door but he'll come out of the other side infront of you. I miss RAy Hudson and Phil SChoean the American.
This video made me appreciate opposition players even more, they genuinely try their very best to stop him. These are professionals at the highest level, paid in millions yet at least not falling when dribbled by the Maestro seems to be quite an achievement. Football lovers, MagicMessi is The GOAT, period!
There is nothing more beautiful in soccer than Messi moving that way. Precision, elegance and outright hunger to go past everything that comes against him.
Pure art! This video kind of made it clear why he is so good at dribbling - of course, among other factors, it is the 'touch'. Each touch is so measured and controlled. The ball is always 'touched' such that it moves just about enough to beat the tackling player's foot but is always so close to himself. Just magical perfection.
Couldn't have said it better. His ability to put the ball precisely beyond his defenders reach but never have it stray too far in order to regain possession of the ball makes the hair on my arms stand up. His mis-directions and quick jab-steps to throw off balance his opponent seems so easy yet it seemingly can't be replicated.
3 major keys of Messi's dribbling for me are: 1. The numerous constant little touches he takes which give the perception of the ball being stuck to his feet. 2. The deliberate delayed timing of his moves and touches when a defender approaches which is why he always has them just out of reach. Sometimes he can touch the ball or make a move early but he "fishes" the defender until he comes close and then he makes the move at the last possible moment which makes it possible to eliminate the defender with one simple practical touch. 3. His unmatched body feinting and faking ability which can almost never be read correctly by defenders since he is using his whole body and has perfect balance for it to be executed to perfection.
Very well said! I can’t understand how some people can’t appreciate this, it’s like they haven’t really seen it close enough or slow enough to notice this precision.
In this very slow motion vid we see how fast Messi's legs are compared to other's, how quick and decisive he is, and yet his touch on the ball is so gentle-- the control is otherworldly! O'Messi, we marvel at your talents like no other!! We love you like no other!! You are special and what you have accomplished will always stay with us!!! ❤
Messi has a very minimalistic approach to dribbling which makes him unique and that much more effective. The less touches/motions required to shake a defender, the better
It's insane to see how often his rivals try to take him down once they realize he is through. It is even more insane to see how he anticipates the kick, grab, or push, shifts his body accordingly, maintains his balance, and keeps going.
+diljot singh it was for a fucking madridiot named "humorous" who replied to you. you can scroll back to see the fuckhead "humorous". why would I call you a madridiot?
You can never practice enough to be as good as him. You can only play your way and be as good as him. He once said that the style he plays is the same as he was a kid so play how you feel comfortable if you kick better with your toe go for it! Your style is a unique mark that can never be cloned only you have the ability to corntrol it
I would say like dont try to copy him word for word. Watch him play and learn to incorporate his moves to your own game. Thats what i tryed to do. And i can say that i have improved my game a lot
What have I just watched here?... I've seen a lot of Messi (and I mean ALOT of Messi videos) but this video right here has left me speechless, dumbfounded, lost like... goodness me, what have I just witnessed?!
It may look simple but that's because messi makes it look simple. The art of dribbling is something that takes years to master. This singlehandedly proves that lionel messi is the alien and GOAT of football👽🐐
When I was younger, I looked up to Ronaldo when he was in Manchester, because I would always see him do all these kinds of tricks and skills in a very fast paced manner. It was very entertaining. When I looked at Messi, all he did was just get by many players in a simple form; not many tricks, just touches and cuts. The reason why I thought Ronaldo was better than Messi was because although Ronaldo's moves were cool to watch, they weren't really affective, it was just show. Don't get me wrong, Ronaldo is still pretty good, but now that I have matured and know more about football, I have come to the realization that Messi is FAR better than Ronaldo. People who truly know about football know that messi is one of the best, if not, THE BEST in history.
Actually that is not entirely accurate. He is not just fast physically but his real speed is in his football brain and reaction speed. He thinks ahead and anticipates where the opponent will be. While he is dribbling towards the opponent he is at least 2-3 moves ahead of the opponent. With the body feint, he can easily make an opponent commit to defending one side while he reacts and goes the other way.
@@slickswings his body makes him easier to turn than any player, he uses it better than any other players who have same height. And his easel is really strong. And he can use his brain in any situation and any condition. So he can analyze his opponents well, where they are, what they will do. I watched tons of legendary players on youtube, only Maradona can be compared to Messi.
This is pure art. This is poetry in motion. I’ve never got the full affect of how great his footwork is until I saw it in motion. And even still, I wish you woulda slowed it down just a little more. Players were literally doing everything they can to stop him, trying to foul, kick him, slide into him, knee him, and just how he reads everything while keeps perfect touch on the ball, it’s just amAzing. Beautiful video man
Several observations: (1) his entire body is dribbling, not just the feet, (2) he body fakes a lot, throwing the opponent off, (3) he doesn't use the "falling-down" drama, though he's often pushed around, (4) his speed is crazy, even passing the ball through others' legs, (5) the other men really respect him and aren't trying to destroy him either.
There are good days; there are bad days. Good or bad; be grateful you as a football fan exist in the same time and space to witness someone like Messi perform in real time. The man is the greatest to grace the sport; you don't see stuff like this sometimes for decades.
Even the slow motion dribbling seems to be fast 😱😱😱.........if you are a matured person you would know there's no reason one can even compare MESSI with other world class players...he is better than the best by a long distance......we all are lucky to witness such greatness❤️
What I like about Messi most is not that he is not a diver but he is a very strong and resistant player that you can not take him down easily. Just check 2:00 for instance. First - hit to his ankle - any player would fell, but Messi, Second - step on his feet - he lumps little bit but continues. He is even so determined to continue, he doesn't even think about that is a very nice freekick spot. If Messi is down, he got fauled for sure.
exactly I was thinking. If dribbling compilation is made or any software or algorithm to calculate, I am pretty sure none in history of football and in all competitions would surpass that of Messi's dribbling. He refused to give up by small tackle unlike Neymar and others who are also excellent dribbler. This fact sets him apart too.
Messi's dribbling skills is like Michael Jordan's dribbing skill with his basketball. It is a delighted to watch over and over again. Thanks for sharing such great short clip.
At this point, it is impossible to debate who has been the greatest player of all time. All that's left is to admire Messi and enjoy watching him play his final years. He has earned our respect on and off the field. It's a true real-life story that feels like a movie.
They try to foul him and sometimes hunt him, but still he finds a way. That's Messi for you. I'm absolutely sure I can never witness a player even close to ability of this guy. He's an artist.
It's an absolute pleasure watching him play Just so so good Not even 5 players can take the ball away from him and such a strong grip on the ground Truly inspiring!!
First thing I did after witnessing Messi lift the World Cup tonight, was watch this video again. I remember seeing this video 4 years ago and wondered if he could ever grace the world with a World Cup win. Today I wonder no more
That’s not a football fan speaking..That’s Messi’s fan speaking. No players is bigger than the club. There will be players achieving greatness greater than Messi and Ronaldo in coming football generation. Every generation has their own greatness in football.
Watching his dribbling in slow motion makes me realize that he is quicker with the ball on his feet without it . It's almost he is ahead of the opponent about 2 or 3 second . They cant get the ball from him. Truly amazing . Out of this world.
They should make a Messi leaving barça tribute video quite like this one, just the moviment in it makes it already beaultiful to watch, be it in the victories or defeats, the game was beaultiful. Thank you for everything Messi
Nice video 👏 Im a Real Madrid fan but i love messi we should appreciate both of messi and ronaldo because one day they will retire and we will miss them 😥
The Maestro this. And how different they are! Both in technique and personality, yet they are both highly effective and exciting to watch. Fortunate to witness two of the greatest
Leo’s dribbling unfolds like an intricate symphony, his every touch a crescendo of unparalleled harmony, weaving a tapestry of motion so sublime it transcends the boundaries of earthly perception. As he glides across the field, he embodies the spirit of the ocean, ebbing and flowing like the tide, his movements a breathtaking ballet of fluidity and grace. His feet are the keys of a celestial piano, playing an ethereal melody that resonates through the very core of existence. Each step is a masterstroke, a delicate brush on the canvas of time, painting an indelible portrait of artistic genius that transcends the ephemeral realm of the mortal coil. The defenders who dare challenge him are like leaves caught in the tempest of his talent, swirling and tumbling, powerless to resist the maelstrom of brilliance that surrounds him. He navigates the labyrinth of their futile attempts with the finesse of a seasoned cartographer, charting a transcendent path through the chaos of their disarray.
It's like tasting fresh churned butter. Silky smooth and extremely delicious. We will never ever see someone like him. That's sad but be glad we were there to witness him and we will talk about him. Plus with videos like this? We can relive those moments and pure footballing geniusery. Beyond The Undisputed GOAT. He's truly in a league of his own. It looks so simple at these speed. It's crazy how good he is. I'm crying again watching this guy. Gracias Leo. Gracias.
Those who have played the sport in the streets, a club, a league, and the like, know very well that Grand Entity Messi is doing many, many things at the same time, preparing to trick, unbalance, outrun, and some times, just PRETEND you would use any of those, to later move light a lightning to another direction. It's comparable, saving the differences, to a Bach fuge. There's many tunes being played at the same time, intermixed, one finishing the other's phrases and complementing. All done with 10 fingers and two feet. Messi is the same. Everything he does with his body is to allow himself, at least, one clear path out of any situation. A true MASTER!
Messi o alienígena gênio da bola,melhor e maior da história sem dúvida nenhuma,meu ídolo pra sempre ganhando ou perdendo nao tem igual o cara é gênio incomparável melhor da história
Complimenti all'autore del montaggio di questo video! Il più bello che abbia mai visto su RUclips. Dalla colonna sonora alla qualità del video, e poi a rallentatore vedi ancor di più la qualità di questo giocatore IMMENSO. me lo rivedrò molte altre volte ancora
O maior gênio que o futebol já produziu. Ele deu tudo por esse esporte. Não haverá outro jogador nesse nível. O dia que Messi se aposentar ele irá levar junto a magia que ele trouxe ao futebol. O futebol infelizmente não será o mesmo. Obrigado por tudo Léo...
What an era we live in....appreciate people....appreciate
Azam Abdallah ❤️❤️
an era of rape, racism, kidnapping, killing sprees, bombings etc. what an era indeed...
@@5tearful675 you say as if those were never there before
@@5tearful675 Always has been.
i’ve changed a lot from the time i made that comment to now lol
He plays the simplest football I've ever seen. He makes the game so beautiful.
-Real fan
Haaaa but when they used normal speed you can't see all tricks coz he is so speedy with the ball control
Messi makes his opponents look like drunkards on parade, falling over one another. No player ever comes close to him.
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へhe plays tbe simplest football i've ever seen.He makes football look so easy!🎉❤
simple to look at complex to pull off requires great timing against worl class opposition. and he does it all the time even now
I am a Ronaldo fan and I will probably never buy a Messi jersey but I have no shame in accepting that this little magician is the GOAT. Respect.
Absolutely agree with you 150%. An honest opinion.
An honest fact
@Loner GMR he just being truthful
@Loner GMR ahhh... Even you know who's the best deep inside...I've many friends who are Ronaldo fans but they've admitted that Messi's better.
And yes I respect Ronaldo a lot... He's definitely one of the best ever...
One of my best friend is a rm fan and he always say messi is the goat , when you know football u know that messi complete it
This is actually the speed of other players in Messi's head
Facts in his mind the game slows down for him to make descions that he can make it's insane
Not in his head in his mind or brain bro🙂
Ya you are correct 😏
I actually thought that lmao, he's so intelligent
Well, there are actual scientists who published a paper about Messi being 4 or 5 seconds ahead of players.
His dribbling is a work of art.
Here you realize the effort the defenses make to stop Messi and they do not get it, they throw it they grab it but they can not, the best video I saw. leo Without doubt is the best
Facundo Chavez right. They do everything they can they hit him with their legs and while they are falling on the ground they use their hands to grab and stop him. What i saw and noticed couldn't stop me from admitting that he actually is a Genius of the game. You always have people in some field or the other in which there exists no one to beat them, messi is far beyond the them as well. Sorry for poor English
Facundo Chavez because they are shit and tackle too early
ya riiiigggghhhttt, you try to act like its just as simple as that... Do you really think you have it all figured out and all the best defenders are just morons and haven't already thought of that... you have to remember you are watching it in slow-motion... the real messi barreling at you with immense speed and quickness is much scarier, especially when you dont have a single clue about what he's going to do or when... you sound super ignorant...
@@justyynbeckham5438 sergio ramos, varane, casemiro, the defenses of manchester united can not with him, then who can messi?
Así es. You're absolutely right...
I appreciate that Messi doesn’t flop all over the field whenever he gets touched. He is focused on making a goal and nothing else. It makes me respect him even more.
What's better than Messi dribbling? Messi dribbling in slow motion 👏🏻😢❤️❤️❤️
he's dribbling in both
ingnir Yeah no shit Sherlock 😂
So i can learn it better
With relaxing music on top
Mshari Khalid Pele and maradona
There will never come a player as unique as him. In all of history and generations to come, a player will never be such a joy to watch like him. Truly the greatest there ever will be. Grateful to have seen him play. As a Madrid fan, humble enough to realize that we’ll never face a player as magical, impactful and threatening like him ever again. True definition of ‘once in a lifetime’ player.
I think we'll see someone or at least 2 people within the next 30 years
well that's impossible.
Ronaldinho exists
@ChronicTheHempHog-mf3nh not even close
The playstyle is totally different
Messi has superior ball control(and doing unnecessary skills isn't ball control, if you think so, you don't know the beauty of simple football)
Messi has better dribbling
Better game understanding and iq
Better playmaking
Better goalscoring
Better vision
It's not even close
You are just biased
This is poetry in motion. It’s like if Messi were able to watch the rest of players in slow motion and he just flows through them with the ball stick to his feet
A magical player..!
There was Pele, Cruyff, Maradonna but none like "the little maestro" Lionel Messi.
RESPECT.
"They're all getting out shunned by this little man"...Legendary commentary...
@@Danman1974 Rob Palmer
You know the guy is the best when you need slow motion to see the moves!
Amen !!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, just like Bruce lee. Leo is the master of his sport
I still can't see them properly
This is a masterpiece.. (especially with the headphones)
I can now see why they call him the MAGICIAN.. his he absolutely convinces the defenders about where he wants to go.. and then changes his direction in an instant..
There are no real words to describe the experience of watching Messi, which is why his name itself has become of shorthand for it. He makes football look like an individual sport with his astounding skill and flair. Messi's dribbling and control of the ball is on realm of its own, no one can do it like him, it's an innate talent he was born with and perfected it. His style revolves around keeping the ball close to himself as if it were stuck to him and never letting it go. It’s simply that when Messi is on the ball, everything else fades into the background. With other players you talk about ball control, but Messi is beyond control. He never appears to be moving the ball so much as moving with it, the two of them - Leo and the ball, performing an intricate, magnetic pas de deux, slaloming hypnotically around everything in their path.
The way he dribbles past his opponents seemingly without making any big visible feint while always keeping the same pace even when turning makes his movements feel like water in a flowing river and you being a rock. It's a simple motion but you can't stop it, unless you brute-force your way past it.
His dribbling, a symphony, pure poetry in motion, a sight to behold. Truly the GOAT.
Your writing is as poetic as Messi‘s dribbling
Beautifully said thank you !
bro thinks im gonna read all that 🔥 ( i did )
Rudolph Nureyev did come to my mind, also a quarter horse's ability to stop and start and spin and mark cattle.
Messi's has very powerful short coupled balanced conformation and short cannon bones [ knee to ankle] like an agile Quarter horse ,and he does not have the long cannon bones ,long back and long legs of some horses and humans that are just built for speed.
Centre of gravity and balance because of his size and shape is part of his gift and talent.
You hit the nail on the head when you said that he doesn’t move the ball, rather he moves with the ball. That’s it right there. That’s exactly what he does. As if there were a string connected from his foot to the ball. He also has to perform this glorious dance without getting tripped up by the constant barrage of other players.
Nobody will be born in planet Earth to perfect his success ,Messi is the G.O.A.T
It's like he loves the ball and protecting it from everyone trying to hurt it❤️ his touches are so gentle when everyone is just pounding on it. What an artist he is!
We are lucky to someone like this in our lifetime.❤️❤️❤️
He doesn't need to win the world Cup to be in our hearts he is already there and will be there forever.
Thank you Leo for bringing the third WC to our country...
You are eternal as Diego...
You're right. It is like he loves the ball. I can see some of his secrets. But if Lionel wants to keep them, then so can I.
Reminder man he did won it ❤ but what u said was true even before that
YESSSSSSSS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤GLAD TO HAVE WITNESSED HIS TIME ON THE FIELD.
Commentator RAy Hudson, a Briton, (formerly of GolTV) usually says that MEssi's touch is as soft as a mother's kiss on a baby.
I think he is right. Messi caresses the ball in full flight surrounded by no less than three defenders. He knows how to weave his way out of it.
The same commentator once said that you'll walk infront of Messi through a revolving door but he'll come out of the other side infront of you.
I miss RAy Hudson and Phil SChoean the American.
This video made me appreciate opposition players even more, they genuinely try their very best to stop him. These are professionals at the highest level, paid in millions yet at least not falling when dribbled by the Maestro seems to be quite an achievement. Football lovers, MagicMessi is The GOAT, period!
There is nothing more beautiful in soccer than Messi moving that way. Precision, elegance and outright hunger to go past everything that comes against him.
Pure art! This video kind of made it clear why he is so good at dribbling - of course, among other factors, it is the 'touch'. Each touch is so measured and controlled. The ball is always 'touched' such that it moves just about enough to beat the tackling player's foot but is always so close to himself. Just magical perfection.
Couldn't have said it better. His ability to put the ball precisely beyond his defenders reach but never have it stray too far in order to regain possession of the ball makes the hair on my arms stand up. His mis-directions and quick jab-steps to throw off balance his opponent seems so easy yet it seemingly can't be replicated.
So accurate description of messi dribbling
@@bobbyboywonder12 brilliantly explained Steve
3 major keys of Messi's dribbling for me are:
1. The numerous constant little touches he takes which give the perception of the ball being stuck to his feet.
2. The deliberate delayed timing of his moves and touches when a defender approaches which is why he always has them just out of reach. Sometimes he can touch the ball or make a move early but he "fishes" the defender until he comes close and then he makes the move at the last possible moment which makes it possible to eliminate the defender with one simple practical touch.
3. His unmatched body feinting and faking ability which can almost never be read correctly by defenders since he is using his whole body and has perfect balance for it to be executed to perfection.
Very well said! I can’t understand how some people can’t appreciate this, it’s like they haven’t really seen it close enough or slow enough to notice this precision.
In this very slow motion vid we see how fast Messi's legs are compared to other's, how quick and decisive he is, and yet his touch on the ball is so gentle-- the control is otherworldly!
O'Messi, we marvel at your talents like no other!! We love you like no other!! You are special and what you have accomplished will always stay with us!!!
❤
The difference between Messi and other players, is that his dribble is precisely to overcome players and not to be something showy on TV.
Alejandro Riveros exaaactly !!👌👌
Alejandro Riveros @cr7, ejem ejem..
His dribbles almost go unseen while seeing the match ...it's like he runs with the ball among some kids..the GOAT!!!
You are right
Messi has a very minimalistic approach to dribbling which makes him unique and that much more effective. The less touches/motions required to shake a defender, the better
It's insane to see how often his rivals try to take him down once they realize he is through. It is even more insane to see how he anticipates the kick, grab, or push, shifts his body accordingly, maintains his balance, and keeps going.
Used to sneer when people comment that Leo is extra terrestrial. Now I'm convinced he's supernatural 😳😳😳
The way he dribbles has a certain finesse that can't be recreated by anyone else ❤
It brings a tear to your eye, we live in a great time to see a player like this.🙏
Somehow over the years knowing Messi is playing football somehow made me feel peaceful inside it’s really strange.
we all need a second part of this video.
Second part is a follow up to these dribbles and is a compilation of all the balls lying in the back of the net
the only way to stop Messi is pause the the video
Diljot Singh you are so right!
Manuel Pacurucu and unoriginal
lol!
you dont have to stop messi.he will automatically stop through diving.lol.
+diljot singh it was for a fucking madridiot named "humorous" who replied to you. you can scroll back to see the fuckhead "humorous". why would I call you a madridiot?
You can never practice enough to be as good as him. You can only play your way and be as good as him. He once said that the style he plays is the same as he was a kid so play how you feel comfortable if you kick better with your toe go for it! Your style is a unique mark that can never be cloned only you have the ability to corntrol it
super comment
Dam i remember my soccer phase like it was yesterday, tf was up with my spelling😅
@@marioelburro1492 ay you where right homie
I would say like dont try to copy him word for word. Watch him play and learn to incorporate his moves to your own game. Thats what i tryed to do. And i can say that i have improved my game a lot
@@faisalayache you're right, i still like watching it and playing it whenever im with friends
*IF FOOTBALL HAS A GOD, IT'S MESSI*
7:03 Cristiano's face says everything, fascination and frustration because he knows that the defender will not be able to get the ball out of him
What have I just watched here?... I've seen a lot of Messi (and I mean ALOT of Messi videos) but this video right here has left me speechless, dumbfounded, lost like... goodness me, what have I just witnessed?!
Messi is the only player past and present who could fool his own shadow. Messi IS the GOAT.
Underrated comment.
Too late to explore the world, too early to explore the universe. But born just in time to watch Messi play.
It may look simple but that's because messi makes it look simple. The art of dribbling is something that takes years to master. This singlehandedly proves that lionel messi is the alien and GOAT of football👽🐐
This man shows that football isn't just a sport, but also an art 💕💕💯💯
When I was younger, I looked up to Ronaldo when he was in Manchester, because I would always see him do all these kinds of tricks and skills in a very fast paced manner. It was very entertaining. When I looked at Messi, all he did was just get by many players in a simple form; not many tricks, just touches and cuts. The reason why I thought Ronaldo was better than Messi was because although Ronaldo's moves were cool to watch, they weren't really affective, it was just show. Don't get me wrong, Ronaldo is still pretty good, but now that I have matured and know more about football, I have come to the realization that Messi is FAR better than Ronaldo. People who truly know about football know that messi is one of the best, if not, THE BEST in history.
@Loner GMR You're right, which is why Messi is also an excellent passer and free kick taker.
Loner GMR vision, accurate pass , fk taker composure I don't see anyone better than him in those aspect
You're delusional...
@@amirulmabar8143 you are stuck on a single thought..and can't think out of that..
Excellent comment and so true
this is one of my favorite videos ever. I'm crying. this spectacular! we should all be so grateful!
he is fast .... slow motion show how slow others are .....
Totally agree....
Yeah zoro
Actually that is not entirely accurate. He is not just fast physically but his real speed is in his football brain and reaction speed. He thinks ahead and anticipates where the opponent will be. While he is dribbling towards the opponent he is at least 2-3 moves ahead of the opponent. With the body feint, he can easily make an opponent commit to defending one side while he reacts and goes the other way.
@@slickswings his body makes him easier to turn than any player, he uses it better than any other players who have same height. And his easel is really strong. And he can use his brain in any situation and any condition. So he can analyze his opponents well, where they are, what they will do. I watched tons of legendary players on youtube, only Maradona can be compared to Messi.
@@raihantaqy2187 you explained it very clearly. nice
This is pure art. This is poetry in motion. I’ve never got the full affect of how great his footwork is until I saw it in motion. And even still, I wish you woulda slowed it down just a little more. Players were literally doing everything they can to stop him, trying to foul, kick him, slide into him, knee him, and just how he reads everything while keeps perfect touch on the ball, it’s just amAzing. Beautiful video man
Several observations: (1) his entire body is dribbling, not just the feet, (2) he body fakes a lot, throwing the opponent off, (3) he doesn't use the "falling-down" drama, though he's often pushed around, (4) his speed is crazy, even passing the ball through others' legs, (5) the other men really respect him and aren't trying to destroy him either.
There are good days; there are bad days. Good or bad; be grateful you as a football fan exist in the same time and space to witness someone like Messi perform in real time. The man is the greatest to grace the sport; you don't see stuff like this sometimes for decades.
he thinks smaller, faster , he fits all the gaps of both space and time -- he's a given gift, the little magic man
Even the slow motion dribbling seems to be fast 😱😱😱.........if you are a matured person you would know there's no reason one can even compare MESSI with other world class players...he is better than the best by a long distance......we all are lucky to witness such greatness❤️
Every one of his touches are
just so efficient... It is incredible
Even in slow motion, I still have to concentrate hard to see what he's doing in each moment. Pure artistry.
The video actually made me cry. We are so lucky to have him.
What I like about Messi most is not that he is not a diver but he is a very strong and resistant player that you can not take him down easily.
Just check 2:00 for instance.
First - hit to his ankle - any player would fell, but Messi,
Second - step on his feet - he lumps little bit but continues.
He is even so determined to continue, he doesn't even think about that is a very nice freekick spot.
If Messi is down, he got fauled for sure.
If Messi is down ..give the defender a red card already!!!
True. He has excellent balance. He drops the shoulder so much to sell his body feint to the defender.
hear hear
True
exactly I was thinking. If dribbling compilation is made or any software or algorithm to calculate, I am pretty sure none in history of football and in all competitions would surpass that of Messi's dribbling.
He refused to give up by small tackle unlike Neymar and others who are also excellent dribbler. This fact sets him apart too.
Will hit 1 billions view i guess . Thanks leo for the joys and happiness in football modern history.
Messi's dribbling skills is like Michael Jordan's dribbing skill with his basketball. It is a delighted to watch over and over again. Thanks for sharing such great short clip.
... except he's doing it with his FEET!
pure cinematic and one of my fav video on the internet. I come here very often
Genuinely one of the most beautiful videos that I've ever watched.
Leo's leg takes so many tackels but still dribbling
so tough and firm
Leo's Leg. It would be like a cool online username.
That's why I respect him so much...
No need to divers or dolphins
And then there is neymar who will fall by just the air of the takling
At this point, it is impossible to debate who has been the greatest player of all time. All that's left is to admire Messi and enjoy watching him play his final years. He has earned our respect on and off the field. It's a true real-life story that feels like a movie.
They try to foul him and sometimes hunt him, but still he finds a way. That's Messi for you. I'm absolutely sure I can never witness a player even close to ability of this guy. He's an artist.
Born in the right generation to have witnessed Messi in a Barca shirt.😢
this man/machine is a beautiful work of art and I'm glad to train in the fcb academy like him
Wait, are you the real Simons ??
@@wellingtonrodrigues7654 idk man can you imagine?!!? legendary. He comments on a Messi video. I don't think Xavi Simons speaks english though
@@TAGE_FPV It isn't him. I don't think a kid would call messi a beautiful work of art
this is not just genius in slow motion, watching Messi playing is an espiritual experience !
It's an absolute pleasure watching him play
Just so so good
Not even 5 players can take the ball away from him and such a strong grip on the ground
Truly inspiring!!
Forget the majestic skills for a sec, this edit is top class. Only one word can describe this video
Beautiful ♥️
First thing I did after witnessing Messi lift the World Cup tonight, was watch this video again. I remember seeing this video 4 years ago and wondered if he could ever grace the world with a World Cup win. Today I wonder no more
Is it just me, or did everyone cry because we're alive to witness this magician!?
True, watching him on the pitch feels like heaven, the greatest
Messi knows his future against defenders
Really?😊
emperor eye
amazing how he manage to control the ball. every two steps he touches the ball is like the ball has a magnet to his feet. 😍
Hats of to the camera man who got this amazing footage
When Messi will retire I’ll stop watching football because I’ve seen it all ⚽️
😭😭❤️
I think Messi would want you to keep watching :)
That’s not a football fan speaking..That’s Messi’s fan speaking. No players is bigger than the club. There will be players achieving greatness greater than Messi and Ronaldo in coming football generation. Every generation has their own greatness in football.
@@mgeorgielunboyy3302 true in the next generation there are going to be better players then messi and Ronaldo even though I am a messi fan.
@@mgeorgielunboyy3302 yes but what Messi has done to football and the way he has done is beyond statistics,greatness or any achievmeent.
I am a real Madrid fan but look at this, Messi is an artist in motion #GOAT
I don't even follow football, but this...this is ethereal. To have such control over ones body and mind, it's breathtaking.
Fax
so many defenders were destroyed in the making of this video :(
Sam Copeland you should've had a lot of likes man Good Comment 😊 👏🏼 Indeed they were destroyed by the Master of Art football ⚽️ 🥅 Messi Magic
I am not afraid to admit that as a 33 yearold male, I tear up this video every single time
good for you
It's even more beautiful in slow motion.
this is one of the best messi dominance videos out there. I watch this every night before bed and then dream that my left peg was only a hint as good
I love how his teammates just look on in awe. They know when he’s about to go on one of his runs. Barca will never be the same without him
This video is great. Deserves more credit
Watching his dribbling in slow motion makes me realize that he is quicker with the ball on his feet without it . It's almost he is ahead of the opponent about 2 or 3 second . They cant get the ball from him. Truly amazing . Out of this world.
This video is pure art...Thank you for doing such a great work... And Thank you Leo for everything
this gives me goosebumps. Truly one of the best and my favorite player of all time. I strive to play like him everyday
They should make a Messi leaving barça tribute video quite like this one, just the moviment in it makes it already beaultiful to watch, be it in the victories or defeats, the game was beaultiful. Thank you for everything Messi
This is art. A masterpiece
"Please create more videos. Messi is truly a piece of art and extraordinary player. We are blessed to see him play.
'See you again' may be the best video in this planet because THIS VIDEO is from another universe. 🐐
Nice video 👏
Im a Real Madrid fan but i love messi we should appreciate both of messi and ronaldo because one day they will retire and we will miss them 😥
The Maestro this. And how different they are! Both in technique and personality, yet they are both highly effective and exciting to watch. Fortunate to witness two of the greatest
I will NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT 10000000000000000000000000000x miss cr69, at all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly i think so!
excellent excellent video! perfect for studying and being amazed by the best player in the world!
Leo’s dribbling unfolds like an intricate symphony, his every touch a crescendo of unparalleled harmony, weaving a tapestry of motion so sublime it transcends the boundaries of earthly perception. As he glides across the field, he embodies the spirit of the ocean, ebbing and flowing like the tide, his movements a breathtaking ballet of fluidity and grace.
His feet are the keys of a celestial piano, playing an ethereal melody that resonates through the very core of existence. Each step is a masterstroke, a delicate brush on the canvas of time, painting an indelible portrait of artistic genius that transcends the ephemeral realm of the mortal coil.
The defenders who dare challenge him are like leaves caught in the tempest of his talent, swirling and tumbling, powerless to resist the maelstrom of brilliance that surrounds him. He navigates the labyrinth of their futile attempts with the finesse of a seasoned cartographer, charting a transcendent path through the chaos of their disarray.
I read the above 3 paragraphs twice - one each in the voices of Ray Hudson and Peter Drury. I liked it!
❤
Wtf poet
Finally Messi. You completed football
It's like tasting fresh churned butter. Silky smooth and extremely delicious.
We will never ever see someone like him. That's sad but be glad we were there to witness him and we will talk about him. Plus with videos like this? We can relive those moments and pure footballing geniusery.
Beyond The Undisputed GOAT. He's truly in a league of his own. It looks so simple at these speed. It's crazy how good he is.
I'm crying again watching this guy.
Gracias Leo. Gracias.
Got a torn meniscus just from watching this but it was worth it.
Those who have played the sport in the streets, a club, a league, and the like, know very well that Grand Entity Messi is doing many, many things at the same time, preparing to trick, unbalance, outrun, and some times, just PRETEND you would use any of those, to later move light a lightning to another direction. It's comparable, saving the differences, to a Bach fuge. There's many tunes being played at the same time, intermixed, one finishing the other's phrases and complementing. All done with 10 fingers and two feet. Messi is the same. Everything he does with his body is to allow himself, at least, one clear path out of any situation. A true MASTER!
Messi o alienígena gênio da bola,melhor e maior da história sem dúvida nenhuma,meu ídolo pra sempre ganhando ou perdendo nao tem igual o cara é gênio incomparável melhor da história
Why is this video so calm and relaxing man!🥰
Complimenti all'autore del montaggio di questo video! Il più bello che abbia mai visto su RUclips. Dalla colonna sonora alla qualità del video, e poi a rallentatore vedi ancor di più la qualità di questo giocatore IMMENSO. me lo rivedrò molte altre volte ancora
Damn! The greatest footballer the world has ever witnessed and that's a fact , He makes the game beautiful 👏🏼
What I most like about Messi’s dribbling is how simply he’s doing crazy stuffs. A simple body feint is all he needs.
He's like an angel...his moves is so beautiful...messi is the greatest of all time
Love this video!!!
7:05 When These Goats leave I Swear It Will Never Be The Same...
Today I come back to this video again but with a heavier heart. Definitely deserved a better Farewell
just like we all, the ball is also in LOVE with this man... ❤
Great compilation great MUSIC and the greatest of all time Messi at his best...
Messi in slow motion is an art bigger than Da Vinci’s.❤
Enjoy this incredible player, because there will be no other like it in life. It was a pleasure to watch him play.
He's still playing.
O maior gênio que o futebol já produziu. Ele deu tudo por esse esporte. Não haverá outro jogador nesse nível. O dia que Messi se aposentar ele irá levar junto a magia que ele trouxe ao futebol. O futebol infelizmente não será o mesmo. Obrigado por tudo Léo...