Even by his own very lofty standards, Lionel Messi's performance in Argentina's demolition of Paraguay was ridiculous.
Sure, some of his team mates played well in the 6-1 victory which saw Argentina into the Copa America final. And sure, Messi somehow managed to avoid scoring (again).
But Barcelona's little man was at his imperious best, once again proving that mere mortals cannot live with him on a football pitch.
Never was that better demonstrated than in this picture - the moment one quick-thinking photographer captured everything brilliant about Messi in one shot:
Just look at it. Messi has just dazzled two Paraguay players so comprehensively, they have tackled each other. Messi is effortlessly gliding away, skipping into the distance while half the Paraguay team look on in despair, aware there is no way they can live with this man's ability.
It is a brilliant summary of what it is to be a football genius who wears Argentina's No10. But is it the best?
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