Lionel Messi’s hat trick vs. Betis wasn’t his best, but a timely reminder of how brilliant he is | ESPN
It’s a remarkable thing when a sportsperson produces a moment of exceptional all-time achievement, but the reaction to that excelsior moment becomes almost as powerful as the event itself. I’d argue that Lionel Messi fused those wonderful, human themes together on Sunday night: immense action followed by extraordinary reaction.
The final sprint for La Liga | FC Barcelona
Following the latest international stoppage, La Liga heads into the home stretch, with just ten matches remaining.