Gary Lineker joked that he fell over three times while watching an incredible Lionel Messi compilation.
A video showing Messi’s ‘epic body feints’ has gone viral on Twitter, racking up millions of views.
The video shows the Argentine producing his iconic drop of the shoulder, sending opposition players one play before he goes the other.
It’s mesmerising to watch, it really is.
One of the many people who have watched – and enjoyed – the video is Lineker
The Match of the Day presenter is a self-confessed Messi fanboy. He has often championed the six-time Ballon d’Or winner and often insists he’s the greatest player of all time.
And his reaction after watching the latest Messi compilation was pretty hilarious.
After spending 140 seconds watching Messi’s body feints, Lineker tweeted: “I fell over 3 times watching this. No One Like Him.”
Brilliant.
Messi has that effect on people.
Check out the video yourself – but make sure you’re already sitting down!
VIDEO: Epic video of Lionel Messi’s body feints
Gary Lineker is a Messi fan boy
As we’ve said, Lineker is a fully paid-up member of the Messi fan club.
After leading Argentina to World Cup glory, Lineker declared Messi as the GOAT and believes he had now eclipsed Diego Maradona.
“I never thought I’d see a better player than Diego Maradona and it’s kind of slightly unfair to compare them because they played in different times,” said Lineker. “But I think Messi’s done it through what he’s achieved now and his longevity.
“Diego for seven, eight, nine, maybe ten years even was so similar but he [Messi] has done it for nearly two decades. Seven Ballon d’Ors as well. He’s done them both in his mid-30s, the two big ones – the Copa America and the World Cup.”
“I never thought I’d see a better player than Diego Maradona and it’s kind of slightly unfair to compare them because they played in different times,” said Lineker. “But I think Messi’s done it through what he’s achieved now and his longevity.
Lineker later tweeted: “It’s been an absolute privilege to watch Lionel Messi for nearly 2 decades. Moment after moment of spellbinding, breathtakingly joyous football. He’s a gift from the footballing Gods. So pleased that he’s lifted the ultimate prize in our sport. Gracias y felicidades, campeón.”
Source: givemesport
