Probably for the last time, Lionel Messi was chosen this week in the FIFA-FIFPro world team of the year. Since 2007, the Argentinian has always had a place in it. Messi’s time travel over 16 years has also been the journey of top football itself. From the rise of Manchester City as a power factor to the tactical trend of backs as playmakers in midfield.
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Lionel Messi’s time travel is also that of top football: five major developments since 2007
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