The genius reason why Lionel Messi ignores the ball in ‘first minutes’ of most matches
According to former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde, Lionel Messi seldom participates actively in the initial stages of a match, but there's a calculated strategy behind his exceptional talent.
Valverde, who succeeded Luis Enrique as Barca's coach in 2017, shared insights into his coaching philosophy, including how many of his players understand and interpret the game.
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In an interview with the Financial Times, Valverde elaborated on the notion that "you can't think, you must play" while on the field, but he singled out Messi as an excepti...