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Lionel Messi leaves commentator in fits of laughter after humiliating J-League player

The 35-year-old showed critics that he still has the skill to put a defender on the floor in effortless style leaving the commentator howling and fans drooling over the brilliance of his footwork

Lionel Messi showed doubters that he still has the skill to put a defender on the floor
Lionel Messi showed doubters that he still has the skill to put a defender on the floor(Image: beIN Sport)

Lionel Messi showed his class during a pre-season friendly for PSG.


The Argentina captain and arguably best player in the world continued to stun fans as the French champions strolled to a 3-0 win over Urawa Reds on their tour of Japan. Thanks to goals from Sarabia, Mbappe and Kalimuendo the European giants were far from worried about the scoreline which gave Messi the freedom to show his flare.


Despite not getting on the scoresheet, he still managed to put one defender on his backside as he twisted and turned his way through the backline. Fans were left drooling by the fast and technical footwork that meant he could weave past the defender.


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Before he knew it the Urawa was on the turf looking at Messi in sheer disbelief as he glided past him. Even the commentator couldn't help but laugh as the defender was left red-faced.

Fans from across the world were lapping the skill and beauty of the 35-year-old as people flocked to Twitter to share their appreciation. @ball_whsiperer_ wrote: "The sad thing is that I've seen Messi do this so so many times that it doesn't surprise me anymore. It's what I expect him to do. Messi has really spoiled me."


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The commentator was howling when the 35-year-old left the defender for dead
The commentator was howling when the 35-year-old left the defender for dead(Image: beIN Sport)
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@psg_chief tweeted: "Vintage Leo Messi sending an Urawa player to an unknown destination."

After his move to Paris from Barcelona Messi has come under a lot of scrutiny as PSG failed to impress in the Champions League yet again in their pursuit of one of the most prestigious trophies in football. The pressure is on the club to finally bring home the elusive trophy that they have failed to win despite owners pumping hundreds of millions into the club.

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