Messi walked for 47% of the World Cup — the evolution of a football legend

An analysis by Guillem Balague reveals that Lionel Messi walked for 47% of his time on the pitch at the World Cup, highlighting his unique style of conserving energy. Messi is aiming to lead Argentina past England and into a third World Cup final. The piece traces his evolution from explosive youngster to a player who dominates through positioning and intelligence.