Al Jazeera·3 min read·easy
Scaloni not surprised by Messi’s World Cup form at 39 - ‘He’s a machine’
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Al Jazeera Staff
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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised Lionel Messi's physical condition and performance at the 2026 World Cup at age 39. Despite a muscle strain, Messi remains a key player for Argentina as they progress through the tournament.
Why it matters
Messi's continued high-level performance at an advanced age for a professional athlete is a major sports news story with global interest.
A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi’s tournament, but his coach says he’s still world’s best player.
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