Messi's ability to not just cope with what’s thrown at him — but also use it to his advantage

The most amazing thing about Leo Messi is not his talent, acceleration, finishing, or passing. (Though he was probably the best in the world in those categories.)

It’s how he uses his opponents’ momentum against them (a big Judo principle too).

It’s his ability to not just cope with what’s thrown at him — but also use it to his advantage.