[CraigSca]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

I have only seen Messi in games at this World Cup; maybe a few other times that I can't remember at the moment, but he seems like one of the more likeable players out there.

I have seen many times where he seems to be more concerned with trying to keep the play going than diving to try to get a call. In a sport where it seems that it is almost a requirement to fall to the ground when someone even looks your direction that is very refreshing to watch.

Same here. I will also say that one of the reasons I really like Messi is that he doesn't fit the standard profile of a superstar athlete. He's not some Lebron James-like freak of nature. It's very easy to root for a guy who's 5 foot 7 and dominates a game with pure skill.