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Dembélé calls Messi 'best ever,' warns opponents ahead of World Cup

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French footballer Ousmane Dembélé praised Lionel Messi as the best player he has ever seen.
  • Dembélé noted that despite being 38 years old, Messi still performs at an exceptional level.
  • The two players were formerly teammates at Barcelona.

Ousmane Dembélé, the French footballer recognized as the world's best player last year, holds Lionel Messi in the highest regard, calling the Argentinian football genius the greatest he has ever witnessed.

Dembélé, currently with the French national team for the World Cup, has a history with Messi, having been teammates at Barcelona. Reflecting on their time together and Messi's enduring talent, Dembélé shared his admiration in an interview with Marca. "Lionel Messi is the best footballer I have ever seen," Dembélé stated.

Lionel Messi is the best footballer I have ever seen.

— Ousmane DembéléDembélé expressing his admiration for Messi.

Despite Messi's age, Dembélé emphasized his continued exceptional performance. "He is 38 years old, but despite that, he is still a great player, and the quality never leaves him," Dembélé added. He cautioned that all teams must remain vigilant, as Messi possesses the ability to lead Argentina to victory in the World Cup.

Messi, who will celebrate his 39th birthday on June 24 during the tournament, demonstrated his prowess in the 2022 World Cup final against France, where he scored two goals. His performance in that match, which Argentina ultimately won after a penalty shootout, further solidified his legendary status.

He is 38 years old, but despite that, he is still a great player and the quality never leaves him. We all have to be careful because he can still lead Argentina to victory in the World Cup.

— Ousmane DembéléDembélé commenting on Messi's age and continued impact on the game.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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