Is this the end for Lionel Messi?

Ryan O’Hanlon appreciates Messi’s greatness and examines his decline, using ProVision’s graphics and research tool:

“Since 2008, Messi has created 167 assists -- 41 more than second-best. He has completed 331 through balls -- 126 more than second-best. He has beaten 1824 players off the dribble -- 580 more than second-best. He’s completed 9,839 passes into the attacking-third -- 1,477 more than second-best. He’s completed 1,861 passes into the penalty area -- 440 more than second-best. And he’s taken 2,996 touches in the box -- 97 more than second-best. He’s the best scorer, creator, line-breaker, dribbler, facilitator, and outlet -- all at the same time.”

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