Lionel Messi’s final World Cup miracle? He has the magic, Argentina the belief: Together, they dream again
Lionel Messi continues to be the point of difference, and he is inevitable. At almost 39 years of age, Messi continues to leave opponents searching for answers. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is not just adding more records to his name; he is rewriting the history books and making sure the next generation of superstars, including Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, will have to work even harder to reach the heights he has already achieved. Records are meant to be broken in every sport, but sometimes it is about who breaks them and when they do it. For Messi to continue reaching these milestones at this stage of his career is a reflection of his greatness, his unbelievable longevity, and the unpredictable beauty of football, which makes it unlike any other sport. Lionel Messi is carrying the Argentina team once again on his back. (AP) With his brace against Austria, Messi took his World Cup goal tally to 18, becoming the highest scorer in the tournament’s history. The night began with a rare …









