The Messi goal that defied logic

Henry analyzes the goal of Lionel Messi against Malaga during the 2008-2009 season. He explains that in his eyes, that is the best goal that Messi has scored while Henry was at Barcelona, because it's inconceivable to him as to how Messi scored that goal in the way that he did. As he explains, the goal simply defied logic and the level of technique shown is not normal.

[imanmunam]

That's why I prefer the opinions of professional footballers to social media fanboys

[kennedymwangi]

If i had not listened to this i would have never seen the brilliance of the goal.

[cmzsoccersmack]

That’s one thing I love about Henry, he goes into complete details about the tiniest detail 99.5% of us miss.

[manjulawickramasinghe]

When a professional player points out it's not normal, I trust, it's from another planet ❤

[Maozedundu]

As a Spurs fan i witnessed Henry do things i thought was not normal, so for him to say this about Messi speaks volumes.

[elijahjohn]

The way he says "that's not normal" with that stern, almost scared facial expression is pure goosebumps. Thierry is one of my favorite players. Like his appreciation of Messi. Both legends. ❤

[sandilembatha]

Henry’s analysis is levels above any pundit I’ve ever heard.

[auliafadillah]

Its thierry henry, a legend himself saying "thats not normal"

[Shystyman]

Look at Henry’s face 😂 that’s the face of a man completely astonished still trying to come up with a logical explanation in his mind to explain what he saw

[Andalus]

Henry knows what he’s talking about. Any person seeing this wouldn’t think it’s all that but when a world class footballer tells you this isn’t normal you have to listen. Respect.

[RikiB]

And thats Henry talking, the guy himself was outrageously good

[DamionGordon-lq]

I get goose bumps just listening to Henry analyze this moment of magic. The intimate breakdown of this work of art is pure class.

[tofoo]

I’m a Ronaldo fan but bro, that’s pure instinct. It’s impossible to train that level of skill into an individual. This is God given talent.

[reddish]

That mid air touch before the ball touched the ground was similar to his move for Argentina's second goal in the world cup final against France. His speed of thought is what puts him head and shoulders above everyone that has ever played the game. Messi is a genius!

[olaoluwaogunseye]

After a few years of hating Messi (He trashed my team everytime at the UCL, I changed teams, he did the same again), and giving up on being any clubs supporter... I was watching highlights, and amongst other things that dropped my jaw in bewilderment, this goal made no sense.

I couldnt get it, I was just confused. We can easily accept the madness of what Thierry explained, but then what about lets focus on 'how did he hit that ball to make it bounce, perfectly just above the defenders last attempt to push it away'. I couldnt get it. It still makes no sense. But thats when I surrendered. There was no other footballer greater from that moment.

[usernoname]

Messi isn't normal, not even in the same continent as normal.

[Luis_Ah_Hoy_Jr]

Mind you: Henry was a phenomenal beast in his own right.

But he's absolutely in awe of Messi.

[cricclassics]

Even Van Dijk once said about the Messi assist to Molina in the 2022 WC. He admitted that it wasn't normal.

[balsham]

The moment I saw this goal live 15 years ago I knew I saw something never done before. I could tell no one else on planet earth could do that and I'm glad someone like Henry picked up on it also. Honestly his 4th best goal ever imo

[delete]

I don't know man, the things he does, it's so mesmerizing..