Shafaqna English– Although Lionel Messi may not have spoken to the press, he still dominated much of Argentina’s pre-World Cup opener press conferences, as coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi repeatedly highlighted his significance.
At 38, the captain is set to play in his sixth World Cup – a record – to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. His coach and teammates have stressed that his influence remains undiminished as the reigning champions get ready to take on Algeria on Tuesday(16 Jun 2026).
Source: Reuters