this is interesting, however i'd like to mention that the example given in the video, the concept of creating spacing on the opposite side of the field isnt a f

this is interesting, however i'd like to mention that the example given in the video, the concept of creating spacing on the opposite side of the field isnt a foreign one at all in soccer. generally, the ball creates gravity around it sucking in defenders and players, and there will always be a very open player on the opposite side of the field to pass to if an attacker with the ball is in good position to do so or if it makes sense. messi definitely is one of those players who plays in a smart way where he doesn't need to run too much to tire himself out. however i also believe that there is a lot of value in a fast paced ball movement. the sort of play gets everybody involved in a high energy mental sort of way, whereas messi's relatively low energy, whilst clearly effective, is only effective because messi is such a fantastic/smart dribbler