Messi, at 39, is still playing with his eyes on the field.
Argentina national team captain Lionel Messi is once again proving that he defies age and physical laws at the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Despite turning 39, the legendary forward is leading his team toward victories at the mundial in North America, leaving the global football community, including his former teammates, in awe. This is reported by Goal.com.
Spain national team and Barcelona star Pedri shared his thoughts on Messi's current form in an interview with DSports. The young midfielder, who shared a dressing room with Lionel during the 2020-21 season, noted that the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's skill has not diminished in the slightest over the years.
According to Pedri, Messi's ability to read the game is the main factor that sets him apart from others. A harmony of intellect and skill. I was fortunate enough to play and train with him.
While I learned a lot from him back then, now I simply enjoy his games, says Pedri. He noted that while many players struggle as their physical indicators decline with age, Lionel Messi has transitioned to controlling the game through intelligence.
Analyzing Messi's style of play, Pedri specifically highlighted his ability to find gaps. If you watch him on television, you can see that he is always searching for empty spaces.
He sees the game several seconds ahead of others and knows exactly where to be to score a goal. Maintaining such a level at his age is something only he can do.
Historical records and results According to Goal.com, Lionel Messi is demonstrating not only leadership but also high efficiency in this tournament. He authored all five of the Argentina national team's initial goals in the competition.
A hat-trick against Algeria and a brace in the match against Austria guaranteed the Albiceleste's passage to the playoff stage. The star, who currently represents Inter Miami, has become the all-time top scorer in the history of the World Cups.
He has 18 goals in mundials. Additionally, he is the absolute record holder for the following indicators.
Number of wins in World Cups: 18, number of matches played: 28, minutes spent on the field: 2489 minutes. Messi's successes are also sparking great interest among Uzbek football fans.
Many local experts evaluate his ability to play at such a high level at 39 as a supreme example of professionalism and adherence to a sports regimen. The Argentina national team continues to rely on their captain's skill in defending their 2022 championship title.
