Barcleona have released some rare footage of Lionel Messi as a young pup, proving that even back then as a 17-year-old he could effortlessly run past defenders as though they’re not there.
It’s well worth watching the whole clip during which Messi bags a superb assist and a goal in a Barca B derby vs Espanyol. The highlight though? Probably watching Messi drop the shoulder on a couple of defenders before one decides he’s had enough and unceremoniously chops the teenager down. Even then, they couldn’t stop him.
Watch the quality footage below.
