Lionel Messi, the world-class soccer player, has been identified as the best in the sport by former high school goalkeeper and former high-school goalkeeper, as he is small and lightweight compared to other world class athletes. Despite being smaller in stature, Messi's ability to create and exploit space for him and his teammates at a high rate is crucial. This is due to his ability to do so at a very high level and his gravitational pull on defenses. His walking ability to walk has a three-fold advantage, allowing him to get lost on the pitch, analyze defenses for weaknesses, and conserve energy for higher returns for his effort. Despite not scoring a goal in a 2-0 Inter Miami victory over Real Salt Lake, Messi made crucial contributions to corner kicks that led to Rodrigo De Paul's goal in the 82nd minute.