>>You defining American football in terms of "physical power" tells me that you don't understand it <g>. It is ok :).
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>A man like Messi would be an American football player? He is a short and thin man and:
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>"At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency.[20] Local powerhouse River Plate showed interest in Messi's progress, but did not have enough money to pay..."
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>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi

My problem with Messi is that he always disappears on the biggest stage. He plays great during the regular season but put a spotlight on him and he's suddenly not there.