MESSIDONA

That's the play of words that the prestigious Spanish sports newspaper Marca used in its website to describe what Lionel MESSI did today against Getafe in a 5-2 FC Barcelona win for the Copa del Rey.

It was just amazing to see him mesmerising the entire Getafe side in a race that started just before the midfield line. Maybe a little bit more to the right, closer to the sideline than where Diego started that glorious run against England in Mexico 86.

But the rest of the action was very very similar to that famous best goal in the history of the World Cup.

Lionel skipped past the goalkeeper (it was substitute LUIS and not first team starter Roberto ABBONDANZIERI which was given a rest by Getafe's manager) and there came the other notable difference if we compare this goal with Diego's: he finished with the right foot.

All of a sudden, most of the Spanish newspapers started organising polls for the visitors to vote and choose between MESSI's and MARADONA's goals.

Of course, in my opinion, Diego's epic run remain the most extraordinary individual action in the history of football. MESSI scored a very similar goal if you take away the colour of the shirts, the competition in which it was scored and the importance of the rival. But you can't take those factors out of the question and that's why Diego still has the edge.

Here's hoping Lionel raises up the stakes and tries to scored more goals like the one he scored today.