Lionel Messi's spent his career trying to dribble out from under Diego Maradona’s shadow. Messi's scored more goals, won more titles and played in more World Cups. But Maradona won a WorldCup, the one prize Messi is lacking.
“In 30 seconds, he can be very harmful,” Martino said of Messi.
This one took less than four from the time the ball left Di María’s foot to when it hit the back of the net. Yet it changed everything for Messi and Argentina — and for Mexico.
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