It really is Lionel’s world now: Messi has remade football in his own image

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It really is Lionel’s world now: Messi has remade football in his own image May 4, 2019 12:43:20 GMT

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Post by Carl LaFong on May 4, 2019 12:43:20 GMT

Barney Ronay: From U9s in parks to Pep Guardiola’s champions, no one person has had such a vast impact on a major sport’s footprint as Barcelona’s superstar.

www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/may/04/lionel-messi-remade-football-own-image-barney-ronay

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WullieFort Senior Member @izzyanygood Posts: 7,220 Likes: 4,964	It really is Lionel’s world now: Messi has remade football in his own image May 4, 2019 14:24:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WullieFort on May 4, 2019 14:24:48 GMT I noticed on TV that In Barcelona, they sell Messi dolls without the beard which he has had for a while now. I wonder if anyone has produced a doll with the beard?
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It really is Lionel’s world now: Messi has remade football in his own image May 4, 2019 14:32:43 GMT

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Post by Zos on May 4, 2019 14:32:43 GMT

He seems to have lost a lot of mobility and stamina lately though. First half against Liverpool you hardly knew he was on the pitch. Stick him in the English championship, he wouldn't last five minutes.
Still probably up there in any best of all time discussion, though.

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It really is Lionel’s world now: Messi has remade football in his own image

Post by Carl LaFong on May 4, 2019 12:43:20 GMT

Post by WullieFort on May 4, 2019 14:24:48 GMT

Post by Zos on May 4, 2019 14:32:43 GMT