A Legend in the Making?

Rome was a night to remember. The moment Lionel Messi netted in the second goal was pure magic. Xavi's curling cross into the box wasn't dealt with the Man U defence, and the little Argentine, probably the smallest player on the pitch, scored a beautiful header from twelve yards out. A masterpiece from a maestro.
Christiano Ronaldo may be the world's greatest player, but Messi is in a class of his own. A great player scores goals and wins matches, but an ace ignites sparks of brilliance. Messi's goal ignited sparks all over the world.
His well-timed jump eluded the towering heights of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, and the finish-extraordinary.He didn't go for power. Just a little twist of his head and he effortlessly sent the ball looping over the groping arms of Edwin Van de Sar. Now that's one hell of a football ace.
At just twenty-two, Messi has done and shown us all. The twists and turns of the legendary Zinedine Zidane, the flicks and tricks of former teammate Ronaldinho Gaucho, the pace and power of his similarly built idol Diego Maradona, and the timely runs and lethal finishes of present partner-in-crime Thierry Henry. And we all know he's not stopping just yet. Until he does, then God help all those who meet Barcelona when Lionel Messi plays. God help them all.