Messi’s wonder goal the talk of world football

THE comparisons are inevitable.

The squat Argentinean, the footwork, the surge past bewildered defenders, the rounding of the keeper and immediate, precise finish, despite momentum taking him away from goal.

If you haven’t seen the goal that is the talk of European football — Lionel Messi’s effort for Barcelona against Getafe in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night — then there is a reference point from 21 years ago.