This is true, but it's not because the art of dribbling has died out, it's just that defences are so organised now. You watch footage of old football and there's definitely entertainment, but the standard of defending is comical compared to now. Even as recently as '98 when Owen scored that goal against Argentina, it looks ridiculous now when you see how far apart their defence and midfield are. Nowadays even the lesser sides know to have the whole team organised when out of possession, so it's become a game of probing with the ball and searching for that breakthrough. Makes the success of teams like Man City all the more incredible with that in mind.