WATCH: Lionel Messi victimized by DeAndre Yedlin's speed in Copa semi

DeAndre Yedlin - US national team - May 28, 2016
Simon Borg

Sure, Lionel Messi is the greatest player in the world and can score wondrous free kicks.


But he doesn't have DeAndre Yedlin's speed.


Check out how quickly the Seattle Sounders academy product makes up ground to beat Messi to this ball in the 57th minute of their 4-0 loss to Argentina (h/t SounderAtHeart.com):


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US Men's National Team Copa America

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