Iran did
well in holding star-studded Argentina off for 90 minutes, but their efforts
came to naught when they gave Messi the slightest chance to perform his magic
during injury time. Messi’s late goal reminded me of some cheat code which you
can make the player score from any distance with the touch of a “power” button.
Messi: Rough Beginnings
Messi was
diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency at 11. However, though he was
scouted by Argentine club River Plate, they were unwilling to pay for his
medical fees. It was Barcelona, his current club, that offered to pay his medical
fees and thus, Messi moved to Spain and became a sensation at Barcelona. It is
no doubt one of the best investments Barcelona made in my opinon.
Messi VS Maradona
Frequently
compared to Diego Maradona, Messi exhibited skills, power, agility and goals which
easily rival that of the Argentine soccer legend. However, one key difference
still remains – Messi has yet to win a World Cup. One match against Iran is not
enough. His liberation will only come if he is able to take Argentina to the
finals and win, a feat that Maradona accomplished in 1986.
Now, take
some time to enjoy some of the greatest goals scored by Messi, and notice the stark similarity of the last goal to this sensational one of Maradona's.
Regardless,
Argentina has produced two undisputable soccer geniuses.
World Cup Trivia is a series designed for the current World Cup 2014 to give fans more than one ways to savour the game.
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