With two quick, deft touches, Goetze ended Germany's 24-year wait for another World Cup title with an extra-time winner against Argentina on Sunday denying Messi the one title he needs to forever take his place among the game's all-time greats.
It was the moment of brilliance that ensured Germany's 1-0 victory in a tight and tense final.
In the end, Messi’s career could be summed up in that errant free kick he took right at the end of the game.
Sure, he’s a nice player who scores a lot of goals, but I think he falls short in comparison with the true greats of the game.