Watch: Messi threads needle no-look pass to set up goal

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Watch: Messi threads the needle with incredible no-look pass to set up Argentina goal

By Adam Gretz | Last updated Dec 9, 2022 3:46 PM ET

Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players of his era, and his brilliance was on display during Friday's World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands.

Messi helped Argentina strike first in the 35th minute when he teamed up with Nahuel Molina on this stellar play. Not only does Messi connect with Molina on absolutely perfect pass, but he did it while not even looking.

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It was just a stunning play that's even more sensational when viewed from way above the pitch.

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It was yet another spectacular play and unbelievable vision from one of the best to ever do it.

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

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