35-year-old Messi produced a brilliant performance against Croatia.Argentina coach has no doubt Messi is greatest of all-time.World Cup Final result will not define Messi’s greatness.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has “no doubt” Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time after inspiring La Albiceleste’s progression to the FIFA World Cup final. Messi was in irresistible form on Tuesday at Lusail Stadium, playing a key role in all three goals as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final – scoring a penalty before setting up Julian Alvarez twice. Messi became the first player to both score and assist in four separate World Cup matches (since 1966), while his penalty saw the 35-year-old become Argentina’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament with 11 goals. For some, Messi’s claim to the ‘greatest player of all time’ title rides on him winning the World Cup, but not for Scaloni.
Scaloni said, “Whether Messi is the greatest player of all time… sometimes as Argentinians it of course looks like we say that just because we are Argentinian. “Maybe it’s selfish. I don’t have any doubt saying that: he is the best in history. “I have the privilege. I am honoured to train him and see him play. It’s something exciting because every time you see him play, it’s a huge source of motivation for his team-mates, the people, the whole world. “So there is nothing left to say about Messi. It’s indeed a privilege to have him in the squad.”
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