Countless football fans have come together to share appreciation over a meme showcasing Messi’s iconic pass in Argentina’s game against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
Despite the tension of the game, there was one particular moment when time seemed to stop, and the only thing everyone saw was magic. It was as if Argentina’s Lionel Messi shocked the world all over again with a phenomenal pass to Nahuel Molina, who then scored Argentina’s first goal of the match.
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Many online users have made videos of the now viral golden pass, showcasing Messi’s skill as he manoeuvred through a swarm of Dutch players and yet still somehow managed to find a small opening to pass to Molina. The amazing foresight had many wondering how he even saw that opportunity.
Well, what can we say… it’s Messi.
Many have also come together in appreciation for a meme shared by a netizen depicting Messi’s historical pass. “Messi is the kind of guy who will be looking at the chicken rice shop but orders prata instead,” the meme read.
“That pass was magical!” raved another, “Best defence-splitting pass in the world cup, I feel.”
The match ended in a draw (2-2) after extra time and led to penalties, where Argentina bested the Netherlands 4-3.
