Lionel Messi Isn’t Short on Talent

Few would consider Argentina’s legendary striker Lionel Messi an underdog. But the top-scoring player in World Cup history is in one respect. Although he’s a mere 5 feet 7 inches tall—which might be with cleats on—he regularly goes toe to toe with defenders a full head taller. Yet it’s hard not to gape in amazement as he makes mincemeat of his opponents with his sharp cuts.