Messi( 39 years) breaking ankles of both Harry Kane and Bellingham who are in their Prime

[u/AnxietyUnlucky6495]

He is the leading scorer and assists in the WC, absolutely mental. Ppl wonder why we call GOAT. Vamos Argentina, one more WC Leo. Imagine being so good, they call it "rigged" and " fixed".

Sry got the names wrong, idk who the other guy is.

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[u/illusion96]

Everything below my hip would shatter or tear if I tried to move like Messi. As a casual watching his first WC, it's crazy to see that guy work.

[u/EpicPoggerGamer69 → u/illusion96]

I also never realized how trunky his legs are.

[u/Many_Drink5348 → u/EpicPoggerGamer69]

He’s got a crazy low center of gravity

[u/bayou_class → u/EpicPoggerGamer69]

Thicc

[u/dakowiml]

Regardless of age, his performance this entire World Cup has been utterly stunning. This could've been done by a 25 year old and even then it wouldn't have been ''normal,'' it would've been met with a lot of praise too.

So it makes it even more special when you do factor in his age. Because its really not normal to do this at 39. I grew up with Zidane retiring at 34. Ronaldinho was basically not the same anymore after 28. Cristiano Ronaldo was 37 in 2022 and got benched in the knock-out stage.

I've seen Messi play in 2005 for the first time during the under 21 youth World Cup. Seen him do outrageous things throughout his career and somehow he still manages to surprise me. I wasn't expecting this level of performance, or a spot in the final.

[u/SuddenBasil7039 → u/dakowiml]

Funny you mention Zidane because this world cup performance has been really reminiscent of his 06 tournament, watching a great roll back the years and embarrass players in their prime

Lets just hope Laporte doesnt decide to insult his sister in the final

[u/counterfitster → u/SuddenBasil7039]

I kinda want to see a Messi headbut lol

[u/kimboslice11 → u/counterfitster]

Messi tries to head it someone and he’d hit someone dick. Head to head

[u/Trappedinacar → u/dakowiml]

It's not normal, its a long way from normal.

I'm just a casual fan of this sport, but with sports in general you don't see this. Hes been doing it for over 2 decades and already the greatest ever, to still be performing at this level at 39. It defies logic.

[u/ShionBlade → u/dakowiml]

I saw someone put it in comparison:

Imagine Maradona competing with R9 and Zidane in 1998, Ronaldo being the star over Neymar in and competing with Muller/Messi in 2014, Ronaldinho playing and leading Brazil in the 2018 WC competing with Mbappe.

All of those players would actually be younger than Messi currently is in 2026.

[u/Pandos17]

The best thing Pep ever taught Messi was in-game load management. The longevity and explosiveness of this guy is crazy.

[u/mbashs]

Not a fan of Argentina but always loved to see Messi play. The ball control and making all the other players dance to his tune is just incredible, especially at this age.

[u/Shady420xv → u/mbashs]

His dribbling really is incredible to watch, MSN was probably my favourite Trio to watch, the way they worked together was incredible and Messi's dribbling/playmaking really shined during those years.

[u/uncopyrightability]

Absolutely insane player, love him or hate him.

[u/ips1023]

I'm sorry, can you show me where he broke Jude's ankles?

[u/hereagercleaner → u/ips1023]

This guy thinks Spence is Bellingham in this clip - he’s just karma farming

[u/TheZeldaNerd04]

Kane just folded lol. I'm English and that was funny

[u/SeniorStandard9492]

Lmao so many salty people in comment

[u/ceoryyy]

Someone really had the audacity to say Harry Kane isn't in his prime when he has scored 72 goals this season of which 6 goals this world cup I believe (not sure how they differentiate them). Oh yeah and he won the Bundesliga a second time. Like what are we even saying just to undermine what a 39 year old man is doing.

[u/SituationFits]

He is so much better than both of those players

Imagine he wasn’t 100 years old. He would be laughing at them…. Tbh even at 100 years old he is probably laughing at them

[u/ExaminationFlat9862]

In 2nd half, Messi’s touch on the ball was just ridiculous. You can clearly tell he’s lost a step but to lose a step and be THAT impactful is ridiculous

[u/HIEROYALL → u/ExaminationFlat9862]

He’s still so much sharper than all the players around him, legs just don’t move the same...

In the second half, the amount of passes that  his teammates squandered was unreal

[u/Ok-Revolution-645]

Is the video sped up or is he really that quick??

[u/LongjumpingPilot8578 → u/Ok-Revolution-645]

I’ve heard from interviews with players moving up to Pro how fast everything happens. Separately, World Class elite players talk about Messi’s quickness. Put that all together and, no this is not sped up. This is Messi- well past his prime.

[u/SuperZayin12 → u/Ok-Revolution-645]

It’s zoomed in from a distance so the camera appears to move a lot faster than it actually is. But yeah he is very fast

[u/Wesstes → u/Ok-Revolution-645]

I can't spot anything that moves abnormally fast in the video, he fell at a normal speed too

[u/Double_Suggestion385 → u/Ok-Revolution-645]

Long lens effect makes him look faster against the background.

Not sped up but creates the illusion of being sped up.

[u/azrael_lihkin → u/Ok-Revolution-645]

Maradona said about Messi he’s the only players he’s ever seen who runs faster with the ball than without it…

[u/Significant_Fig1978]

He's absolutely insane for a 39 year old. Still one of the best in the world.

[u/Ok_Following_3174]

The way he shields the ball against Kane, who's twice his size, is incredible. Kane literally goes flying.

[u/mattlloyd_18 → u/Ok_Following_3174]

Messi’s centre of gravity has been no joke for decades. There’s a reason he is the best ever

[u/Ok_Following_3174 → u/mattlloyd_18]

Many players who faced him have mentioned it—his incredible leg strength. They could never knock him off the ball.

[u/ShockOlate14 → u/Ok_Following_3174]

it’s the leg to torso ratio that makes such a huge difference in Messis favour. He has a decently long torso for his size with tiny legs which means that he’s capable of holding off taller players whilst having far better balance and quicker movement.

[u/thisisBigToe]

To be fair, a Messi in his prime would have bagged a hattrick yesterday.

[u/Hopeful_Expression57 → u/thisisBigToe]

I was genuinely so amazed by what he was doing yesterday. Consistently creating chamces successfuly, assisted both goals, the second goal almost goes entirely to him. And my most favourite part of yesterday's match was his dribbling. Words can't describe how ecstatic it was to see him dribbling through english defense and consistently beating them, and creating another record for the most successful dribbles by any player in a aingle match. BY A 39 YEAR OLD IN HIS LAST WORLD CUP AGAINST ONE OF THE BEST MIDFIELDER OF THIS GENERATION.

[u/DEATHCATSmeow]

Kane was too busy thinking about playing golf with Trump

[u/Ghoulie_Pox]

He just switches off between unc and prime Messi.

[u/Artistic-Tear3222]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 makes me feel less bad about getting old 🤣 maybe 40 is the new 20

[u/Orome2 → u/Artistic-Tear3222]

I'm 41 and am in better shape now that I was in for most of my 30's. Could I go toe to toe with a 20 something professional athlete? NO. But I'd say I'm in better shape than your average 20 something year old. Staying active goes a long ways.

[u/pratikt]

Messi is somewhat lucky to have a team that notoriously doesn't give up. Even if they get scored on, they never get blown out, which helps Messi in the latter part of the game when moments become more decisive. Messi conserves most of his energy until the 60th or 70th minute, and that's when he really wakes up. Amazing to see really.

[u/Sneshie → u/pratikt]

I think he inspires a lot of that energy. Imagine playing alongside the best player in history. It could either be the most nerve wracking or inspiring feeling in the world depending on the attitude they show towards the team. It does feel like Messi collaborates with the team in a way that makes them wanna perform in front of their idol.

Idk, just my head canon.

[u/pratikt → u/Sneshie]

ya no doubt. he is their god and will die for him.

[u/drklic]

This is like watching Captain America in a Marvel movie.

[u/MinginBeijing]

He's probably the best football player you'll ever see in your life. 20 years of this he has been incredible

[u/Cookies4weights]

He is a beast

[u/LegitimateEmu4167]

Argentina can still compete without Messi, but they will not have the same level of threat because they are losing a great player who can change the outcome of tight matches.

The next World Cup will be a major test for Argentina. From being a favorite to becoming a contender is different.

Unless Messi decides to keep playing until he is 43. Which would be another unbelievable chapter in football history. 😂

[u/EnzoWithTheBenzo → u/LegitimateEmu4167]

Nico Paz plays similarly in Como. In offense they primarily and often search for him. He crosses a lot. Shoots. Great touch to him too.

Edit: plays*

[u/Advanced-Lie-841]

Am I blind or does Bellingham just appear at the end of this clip? Some people are so deep up his ass that they make shit up in their head to make him even greater than he is... as if that is needed.

[u/House-Business]

Expected more from england.

And is messi retiring from everything or is he still gonna be playing for Miami?
Bec I gotta give it to argentina at least they actually keep trying to score

[u/DodgersLakersBarca → u/House-Business]

I think Messi signed a contract this year to play until 28, but the Argentine players have been singing that it's his last WC.

I keep holding out hope he can play in 2030 because playing that world cup in Spain and having his last games there would be too perfect

[u/Ok_Bluebird_8202]

This is an insane heighlight regardless of age. The man is playing judo soccer chess out there.

[u/ronshasta]

I actually have to say Messi had much more interaction this match and he looked pretty phenomal

[u/No_Golf_ → u/ronshasta]

Yeah he completed 9 dribbles in the game, more than any other player in the World Cup. Also ran more in this game than in an other wc game.

[u/LA-SKYLINE]

The Messi that Europeans said was too old and washed to play there and laughed at him for joining the MLS.

[u/dakowiml → u/LA-SKYLINE]

I've been following his career since 2005. This is how it's gone:

''Messi is nothing without Xavi and Iniesta.''

''He will be nothing without Guardiola.''

''He can't cope with physicality.''

''He's fat.''

''He can't do it in another team.''

''He is invisible against English teams'' (this was said when he was still young and hadn't scored yet against English teams. He ended up scoring almost as much (in the CL) as C. Ronaldo had done as a player in the PL. With far fewer games than Ronaldo).

''Not the GOAT without success with his country.''

''He is NOT a leader. His Argentina teammates couldn't care less about him. He delivers them nothing.''

''Wait, its rigged. No wait he's washed. No wait, it's rigged? Yeah, its rigged!''

[u/LesBrandals]

Messi is no chump at 39 years old. He is still one of the best in tight spot and has a phenomenal ball skill.

[u/RagingVirture]

When my mates and I played against that neighborhood uncle during the summer.

[u/Ok-Material-9134]

Did you just mix Spence up for Bellingham hahaha

[u/HumanautPassenger]

Bellingham wasn't even involved here....you can see him running nowhere

[u/astrif3]

this youngster has to sign for barca

[u/TasteOk1161]

Harry kane the vicious defender for england 🤣🤣🤣

[u/Own_Kaleidoscope7480 → u/TasteOk1161]

was absolutely mental watching kane sit on defense for 2/3rd of the game

[u/ChardDizzy9707]

There will never be anyone else like him. It’s one thing to be the best at what you do, and another to have such a crazy longevity.

[u/Jimmy_Experience]

That’s Djed Spence at the begining not Bellingham

[u/Relevant_Bag7550]

He had them English boys on skates.

[u/amenape]

Messi is in his prime at 39 because he is on his way to his second World Cup which is the best career he has ever achieved.

Being the best one has ever achieved is the true definition of someone in their prime.

[u/Artistic-Tear3222]

Messi makes me not afraid to get old 🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 he outruns so many young players and is so agile. Fair play to him

[u/Umbreon86]

Messi at 50 can still play in LA Liga. Sign him Granada, sign him!!

[u/el_comand]

Sometimes it feels like the time in Messi's head goes slower than in a normal human, as if he has more time to think and decide what to do next

[u/Western-Image7125]

Hey I’m 39 yrs old too! So I have that in common with him which is nice

[u/kgas36 → u/Western-Image7125]

Why weren't you out there ?

England could've used you.

[u/AlienMindBender]

Took 4 players and a foul to get the ball of him.

[u/thisisBigToe]

damn that low centre of gravity giving so much stability on those turns that even a way bigger and heavier Kane couldn't knock him over is kinda crazy... haha he just ricochet of his hips..

To be fair, the title of this video really is sad and clickbait.. as Bellingham wasn't near of involved at all! It was Kane, Anderson, Spence.

[u/FantasticQuartet → u/thisisBigToe]

Being a short person really helps with controlling the ball.

[u/Anthraxus → u/FantasticQuartet]

That's what I love about it so much compared to a lot of other sports where being big is an advantage.

[u/sur6e]

Messi is kinda short, and takes fast small steps. At every step he can change direction, pass, adjust balance etc. Everything happens quickly because of it and especially for taller people I think it's hard to defend against.

[u/forrockandstone69 → u/sur6e]

Yes, combined with high football iq

[u/filthyloon]

Bellingham wasn't even there hahaha that's Spence

[u/Unfair-Maintenance55]

When I saw this as an Argentinian I started to cry because he's been trying so hard and being the reason we made it so far and you can tell by his age he lost his step and it really feels like we're watching the end of an era but like a great champ like rocky balboa he gets up and keeps fighting

He will forever ,until I die , be my hero. He is what we all aspired to be as a footballer and it's beautiful to see everyone's dream become a reality even if we just witnessing his greatness

Te amo Leo sos unico y eterno besos Loco te quiero.

[u/LunchBoxMercenary → u/Unfair-Maintenance55]

I mean it says something about him when you say he’s lost a step yet is also the best player in the tournament.

[u/KvellOnWheels → u/Unfair-Maintenance55]

Same. I also got teary thinking about it is probably one of the last times we hear Andrés narrating a Messi run, too.
Cheeee! The end of an era.

[u/Ok_Somewhere_6317]

Cant believe the refs untied their shoelaces

[u/mattconway1984]

It's pure frustration/anger/annoyance that England were forced to sit off the ball after scoring the goal, having played well up to that point.... Messi had a field day from that point forward and the game was only ever going to end one way - Argentina could have easily scored 4 or 5 goals.... What a shitshow from the manager.

[u/ZeSpecter]

I smiled when I saw that, 4 players on their butts trying to stop Messi. What a legend

[u/boxinggoose → u/ZeSpecter]

I swear it does something positive for the soul when you watch Messi doing Messi things

[u/Dad_of_One_Punch_Man]

The different ways many people in the comment section are downplaying Messi is insane. Absolutely shameless haters.

[u/pr0cess1ng → u/Dad_of_One_Punch_Man]

Like we didnt just witness a full takeover on the pitch by a 39yo lol

[u/OkYouth7656 → u/Dad_of_One_Punch_Man]

That’s all it is, downplaying. It started with Ronaldo fans because there’s no other way to cope with the fact that Messi has been absolutely insane in his last two World Cup tournaments.

I hate that he turned it up against us today, but I can’t be too mad that the best player ever continues to succeed

[u/Blueheaven0106 → u/Dad_of_One_Punch_Man]

The last goal itself shows everything. Ball hit the post and rolls out of the box. And a 39 year old is the one showing the burst of speed, alertness and just pure desire more than any other player. And this is coming from the guy who have practically won everything in this sport already, he can treat this world cup like a retirement tour and noone can blame him. 

[u/Nix170 → u/Blueheaven0106]

And the assist for Martinez was a perfect cross with his weak foot, as well

[u/faboeuf]

Bellingham + Kane this match: 👻👻

[u/mannekwin]

i waited nearly 20 years to see messi take the absolute piss out of england and holy shit it did not disappoint

[u/Op-skuld]

You can't play scared and submissive against Messi. That was England's mistake in the second half. They went into full defensive mode because they were afraid of Argentina, even though they were already leading 1–0.

[u/dzan796ero → u/Op-skuld]

The second half of the game was the most comfortable and composed Argentina has looked for the entire competition. Usually crazy saves late in the game draw a veil of despair over attackers but there was none of that today. I think Argentina actually gained back a lot of the stamina they have been burning over the past few rounds

[u/Rare-Imagination-373 → u/Op-skuld]

They were tired as well. They knew it was a match of the century.....at 70min, their coach should’ve changed some members......in defence and midfield..... Argentina are known to do their max at those exact time.... reinforcing strength was necessary.

Plus argentina coach changed 5 of their players....so half of their team still had 100% full capacity.

[u/DevelopmentLess6989]

Thats not Bellingham lol

[u/Godloseslaw]

I say this as a tall person, I think Messi being 5'7 actually helps a lot.  

[u/ElohssaAhola → u/Godloseslaw]

Of course it does. But plenty of players in that height range never reach the levels of Maradona and Messi.

[u/Megatanis]

Doing this stuff at 39 is out of this world. Truly one of the greatest ever.

[u/_Caffiend]

“When will this fuckery end” probably everyone who plays against Messi.

Fucking magical player. Every game I watched of him resulted in pure magic

[u/Superb-Battle-9033]

I feel like he walks around for 80 minutes and lets everyone tire themselves, only to explode for the last 10+ minutes to close it out.

[u/c_ing → u/Superb-Battle-9033]

He definitely conserves his energy, but this was in the first half though to be fair

[u/Less-Temperature-708]

Flair says discussion but there is nothing to be discussed 

[u/Suspended-Again → u/Less-Temperature-708]

I’ll give you a topic. A peanut is neither a pea nor a nut. Discuss amongst yourselves. 

[u/nYxiC_suLfur → u/Suspended-Again]

peanut is when pee is stored in the nuts

[u/Xasther]

Feels like he is almost single-handedly carrying Argentina through the WC. If he doesn't make an opportunity for them, nothing happens.

[u/AggravatingPay1015]

I hate argentina fans and thier toxic behavior but i don't once doubt messi like 39 yrs come on man Nobody will every pass him

[u/Apprehensive-Rain601]

Bellingham? You mean Spence lol and I wouldn’t call this breaking ankles at all

[u/kleinsumo]

Aged Messi masterclass

[u/Marokima_]

The guy is good, you can’t deny that.

[u/Tzeig]

32 is the new 27.

[u/Conscious-Move9662]

Bellingham isn't even in the clip until he's on the ground?

[u/Aggravating_Ship5513]

Early retirement in the US explains why he's still fresh as a daisy. Nah, seriously, he's a treasure and I'm lucky to have seen him play 

[u/ifeelatingle]

Messi’s legs are like watching a video on 2x, while the rest of players are stuck on 1x speed.

The ball moves like an inch away from his foot every time he dribbles.

[u/Sight_Distance]

Big dudes like Jude and Harry might win a long distance sprint, but that quickness and agility of the smaller players cannot be matched. Messi just so happens to have mastered everything and uses his size to his advantage. He kept the ball through numerous challenges near the box and sent wave after wave of near perfect crosses in - matter of time until they connect a goal or two.

[u/Lucky_Rebel_]

As long as Messi is on the pitch he is also in his prime.

[u/lemotax]

is just the goat

[u/Ill_Status8810]

love camera angles like these, you appreciate so much more the athleticism of players in a way that's difficult with a bird's eye view

[u/Junior_Bike7932]

You see, talent is superior to anything sometimes

[u/UnableChard2613]

To be fair, henry kane looks like he is 40

[u/irl_freewill]

So where is the bellingham scene?

[u/antonpetre563]

And this is him past his prime

[u/Tongomannen]

Imagine being so good that people claim its rigged.

[u/Bmmick]

I dont know about Kane being in his prime he looked like a dead fish out there today and against Norway

[u/Quienmemandovenir → u/Bmmick]

Antes del Mundial decían que Messi no iba a brillar porque jugaba en una liga con poca exigencia. Mi teoría es que en parte está brillando por eso, no llega agotado a la Copa. Kane es todo lo contrario, se lo ve exhausto después de una temporada muy exigente.

[u/Intelligent_Sky_7081]

And of course, during the game everyone was crying that this wasnt a foul. Lots of conspiracy theorists and bots are around, apparently.

if you watch the other angle, you see him get sandwiched and blocked, not trying to play the ball at all. the players would tell you there were trying to foul him.

fans are funny like that.

[u/standapokeman]

He's a freak

[u/ThankuConan]

The weight of all the hype on his back and shoulders keeps Kane from reaching his full potential really.

[u/squat_bench_press]

When is not walking old man can move

[u/OddRow8843]

He is quite good at football!

[u/Hedahas]

That was Gordon on the second challenge, not Bellingham. The announcer in your clip even says Gordon's name:

"Kane went in, Gordon went in"

Bellingham wasn't even involved, lol. Did you even watch the clip you posted :-/.

[u/Labirramanda]

CINE

[u/Paro-Clomas]

Somebody stop that man!!!

[u/401k-Loans]

That was a pretty hard hit at the end

[u/Few_Ad6886]

One word, four letters: GOAT

[u/Mahaloth]

Is he coming back in 4 more years?

[u/RammanJo → u/Mahaloth]

Hell be back in Avengers Doomsday

[u/calvincat123]

He nutmegged gordon here insane

[u/tekkers_for_debrz]

Did you guys see him put it through Gordon’s legs? He is absolutely insane.

[u/REDDER_47]

He's like a little ferret running circles around Hyenas. Props to him for pulling it off time and time again.

[u/Proud-Drummer]

His balance and poise are just freakish. Harry Kane probably has 20kg on him and he barely moves.

[u/rovonz → u/Proud-Drummer]

That massive dick anchoring him to the ground does help a lot.

[u/No_Answer_7341]

I think you shouldn't play haram ball against argentina wtf every team they face start playing haram ball after having a league

[u/Prestigious_Low_9802]

Messi doesn’t have a game who rely on speed like Mbappé for example so he can be older in the sport and perform well

[u/BothDivide919]

2 FIFAs ago, they were saying that it would be Messi's last FIFA at peak performance, and yet here we are. I guess medicine must have also greatly advanced, because the retirement age used to be 32.

[u/Either-Rich-2362]

was kane even on the field?

could've fooled me

[u/Sunlambcow → u/Either-Rich-2362]

When u have 7 defenders on the field wachu want him to do 😭

[u/First_Restaurant5843]

England just gave up after the first goal they scored...

[u/monkeyonfire]

commentator literally said "Gordon" lol

[u/VincentAntonelli]

Apparently Messi is also in his prime (still).

[u/Fuckthegopers]

There's no bellingham in this clip. 

[u/Obi_Wan_06]

39 cooking the young generation lol

[u/Incorrect_Passport_7]

Messi is on a completely different league.

[u/toolion]

You can see the ball and Messi's legs being remotely controlled by someone from FIFA.

[u/Dizzy_Procedure_3]

also, show this to anyone complaining that Argentina are a dirty team

[u/baronfebdasch → u/Dizzy_Procedure_3]

Or the odd narrative that all of Messi’s game is taking dives and drawing penalties. Dude does not dive

[u/PeruAndPixels → u/baronfebdasch]

He really doesn’t. You see him taking tough tackles and often trying to push through them.

[u/DannyBones00]

MLS players out here scorching people.

[u/Bearbarn]

Bellingham is not in this clip? Bot post?

[u/Strong_Implement_500]

Harry kane was hardly "in his prime" 🤣

[u/FlimsyTie9109]

This is crazy, bro.

Serious, I'm brazilian, but i have to say that in my opinion Messi really surpassed Pelé now as the king.

If he wins another World Cup against a better team with Argentina sunday, then i would say this gets unquestionable. He would have the same two world cups titles as Pelé (if we count the ones they really played, since Pelé only played some time in the first match in 1962, got injured and then Brazil won it even without Pelé), and the 2014 final. Three whole best World Cup's player too (i think it's a fact now that he win it again for this edition).

What make me think this is, especially, the fact that Messi did all this with a national team that clearly fully depended on him, had its limitations and clearly wasn't on the first tier of contenders to win these 3 world cups i mentioned. Pelé was crazy in his world cups too, especially 1958 when Brazil wasn't even a world cup champion yet and we had the Maracanazzo trauma, but as i said in 1962 Brazil won even without him which show how crazily strong Brazil was back then even without him. I can't see Argentina even getting to the semifinals in 2014, 2022 or 2026 without Messi.

[u/Ron__P → u/FlimsyTie9109]

Like Pele he will have won his World Cups when not at his peak.

It's sad Pele was injured in 1962 and 1966, he was far ahead of everyone.

[u/kid_blue96]

The little magic man

[u/_I_______I_]

Brother said Bellingham

[u/foursquad1]

So much for harry pane

[u/CanonWorld]

We see Bellingham on the back with number 10. Do you mean Gordon?

[u/Furi0usAndCuri0us]

Harry Kane and Gordon

[u/DirtyPhotographs]

It’s Messi, it’s very difficult to put a muzzle on him even he is past his barca days. Very few teams have defended well against him and even when they did, they had to put so many ressources in doing so they created space and problems elsewhere. That is why Argentina don’t need Messi to defend. He does however need the ball, so I suspect that Spain’s system will work well in that regard

[u/RaimaNd]

Notice how he lifts the ball above the leg before the last tackle. This is insane.

[u/Slow-Membership-1325]

39, with no injuries. He hardly looks like he has slowed down

[u/Halfmacgas]

Damn this mf doesn’t even make sense in slow motion

[u/Toad_da_Unc]

He was great today

[u/Ok-Arugula8057]

He just sent gordon to the backrooms😭😭

[u/Araith89]

I don't think Kane is in his prime, he was in his prime like four years ago. But still, Messi is great.

[u/Headlessoberyn]

Lol people in the comments debating over prime being one or two years apart from jude and kane's age... i don't think that's the point really, i think the point is that there's a 40 years old goblin putting professional players in his pocket and being the anchor of an otherwise mess of a team.

[u/TheBSQ → u/Headlessoberyn]

MLS forced him to up his game. Euro-poors can’t keep up no more.

;)

[u/atherton-loyola]

As a Lakers fan, this is familiar territory.

We been watching 80 years old LeBron do this to everyone more often the past two years when he goes for dunks. When he goes to the rim, defenders still think twice about stopping the truck that he can be.

What’s that saying? Beware an old man in a profession where men die young?

[u/Blueheaven0106]

Anyone in the world would have gone down twice against Kane and it would not be considered a dive. And yet Messi stood his ground. It's amazing how some people can call Messi a cheat for diving. 

[u/dollabillkirill]

Notice how he doesn’t prioritize faking an injury over completing the play

[u/StrategyExcellent460]

Tell me you never played football once..

[u/DJJohnson24]

Greatest of all time 🐐

[u/OpeningReplacement48]

MESSI MESSI MESSI SIEMPRE MESSI

[u/Helpful-Ant-396]

🐐

[u/Fododel]

Unc still got it.

[u/Johan-Predator]

That was beautiful to watch.

[u/crimsonred1234]

Even as a neutral, you cant help but be amazed at what this man can do. He decided he was going to provide as many chances as he can for his teammates to score..and they didn't let him down. He was constantly finding dangerous passes. How can someone be the best goal scorer and yet the greatest play maker when its required of him

[u/fiddle_me_timbers]

Bellingham is literally not involved in this play and Kane is not in his prime...

[u/Longjumping_Mix9862]

Football turns into Rugby when the goat has the ball

[u/rewanpaj]

bellinghams not there and he didn’t break kane’s ankles but what do i know

[u/gibmekarmababe]

The copium is strong in this thread lmao! All kinds of excuses are coming out against messi and argentina. I dont even like them but i want them to win just so i can laugh at the meltdown after

[u/marinamunoz]

Small body mass was always a good thing in futbol, why they keep getting tall people in all positions and think it's a virtue

[u/AemonDiosValyrio]

Tuvieron que darle entre dos para pararlo. Como un buen vino, más pasa el tiempo, más bueno se pone, en cambio otros, se vuelven vinagre.

[u/ElPirata10]

On his best day still number one

[u/SonOfTheDragon101]

In 1986, England lost to Argentina 2-1, they witnessed the Hand of God.
In 2026, England lost to Argentina 2-1, they witnessed the Foot of God.

[u/MonoMental]

He’s like a soaped up weasel

[u/Inevitable-Top1-2025]

Bellingham was not involved in this stretch. He only reached Messi on his way down.

[u/Fair_Feedback_1864]

Crazy levels, outplaying the best players of the current generation at 39.

[u/WestRydes]

Insane how fast and skillful he still is. It's like he doesn't age.

[u/Ai_bot_6969]

Don’t know shit about soccer besides the fact that you use your feet not hands but how the FUCK did England even let Messi touch the ball with those last 10 minutes smh