Messi Chases Longevity Record at World Cup

Former Brazil star Ronaldo Nazário expressed astonishment at Messi's continued excellence, noting that he himself had retired at 35 and weighed 120kg in his final years. Messi's hat-trick against Algeria and brace against Austria have demonstrated his enduring quality at an age most players have long retired from international competition.

The 39-year-old Argentine continues to break records with his longevity, maintaining the same level of performance that has made him one of football's greatest players while many of his contemporaries have already hung up their boots. afsport.lat