Lionel Messi story shows Pep Guardiola change ahead of 72 hours that define Man City season
It is in the story of how Pep Guardiola converted Lionel Messi into a false nine where his inability to switch off from football reveals itself. It's 10pm on April 30, 2009, the day before another Clasico, and the idea comes to Guardiola as he watches videos of previous Real Madrid matches.