Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, scoring twice in the final against France. He is the first man to win the World Cup's Golden Ball twice, in 2014 and 2022, and won the Ballon d'Or eight times between 2009 and 2023.
Their move: Dribbling
Keep the ball close as you weave. Cone Weave Dribble is the place to start.
Coach’s tip: Use every part of both feet: the inside, the outside and the sole.
Train it: Cone Weave Dribble
Set up 5-6 cones in a line (2m apart). Dribble through using small touches with both feet. 10 minutes, one player; 5-6 cones, 1 soccer ball, stopwatch. Set-up, steps and coaching points.
How we know this is true
Every sentence in the story and every figure above is stated by one of these sources: official bodies, clubs, Britannica or a major outlet, never Wikipedia or a fan site. Career facts only.
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