Lionel MESSI goal vs Nigeria | 2018 FIFA World Cup | Hyundai Goal of the Tournament Nominee

Lionel Messi's goal from the match against Nigeria.

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[oudaandeid]

if you look closely... Messi had 2 touches (without the ball touching the ground) on a 50 yard pass while running towards goal with a a defender close to him... INSANE

[madhur]

That kind of control at that kind of speed is something unbelievable. Impossible for other world class players. Yet Messi makes it look so effortless and simple. Genius!!!

[ieraHDTV]

What a goal, his second touch is out of this world and I can't believe you didn't include the super slow motion because that is 'the one' replay that does it justice

[tonyhall]

in terms of technique, that's actually probably the goal of the tournament

[yangfan]

These three touches are perfection in action. It literally could not be done better. It is so beautiful to see the best player(s) doing what they are best at, and today I am glad it is Messi doing it!

[Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

The touch, control, pace. it was pure masterclass. the finish was stylish.

[jadchahhal]

People don't understand that no one other than Messi could score this goal. The perfect control at this speed is almost impossible. This might not be the flashier goal of them all but it is one that cannot be replicated. Beautiful.

[brentcrude]

It's always a pleasure watching a master of his craft at work.
Three touches: the first on the thigh to absorb the ball's speed; the second right off the thigh and onto the left foot to tap the ball forward at just the right pace; the third to pull the trigger and fire off a kick with the right to the far side of the goal. All of this while running top speed and being closely challenged by a defender.
It may not be a powerful screamer from outside the box, but in terms of pure technical skill and execution, it's one of the best goals of the tournament.

[pkoppart]

King Leo... what a master class ! Brilliant assist and the way Leo received the ball and that second touch to put the ball in his striking path - brings a tear to my eye !!! And the finish, that too with his weaker right foot .... Genius!

[Heal_the_World]

Love Messi, nobody has ever been as gifted and consistent throughout their whole career. The goals assists key passes and influence continues game after game, month after month, year after year.
Messi is 🐐 imo

[iylaedwards]

The greatest of all time. No one plays football quite like him.

[anuraglfclyf]

He is indeed the greatest of all times.
Glad to witness his game.

[jonpiper]

This is why I've always put him above Ronaldo. The way he's able to control the ball is like something out of a video game! A true magician!

[jmena]

Because of the pressure, the environment and suffering, today he did not celebrate as he usually does. Today was the celebration of the soul. What a moment. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO BE EXCITED.

[alex]

Leo Messi, The Best Player In Football History!

[loaded]

Probably the goal of the tournament so far! The way he does it is like football art, just brilliant.

[AsianVideoGamer]

touching the ball twice before it lands in full speed....and pushing it to a perfect position for the shot... this is perfect football....the pass was nice but most fw would've shot the first touch and be 50/50 on target... Messi made this 100% no doubter.

[dtgb]

He control the ball and touched it forward in one movement, i have never seen that before!!

[lanjian]

The way he got the ball coming from behind in all speed under his control is pure art. It looks simple, but only those plays football know how hard to do what he did.

[ironagar]

those tree touches are better than ronaldo's carrer