Video: He can do it all! Lionel Messi with brilliant, goal saving tackle against Sevilla

Lionel Messi makes goal saving last ditch tackle against Sevilla

It is not without reason that Lionel Messi is thought of as one of the best players of all time. The Barcelona magician has been dazzling audiences around the world with his attacking play for the last 10 years, but he recently showed that he could also defend.

In Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Sevilla, Messi made a last-ditch, well-timed tackle inside his own box to stop Ever Banega’s shot. After he played a pass to Dani Alves, the Brazilian’s return was intercepted, and Banega moved menacingly towards the goal. However, the little Argentinian recognised the problem and ran back, to make a brilliant tackle.

This again proves that Messi is truly as selfless a player as they come, and the cause of the team is all that matters to him.