Stars praise Messi ahead of Switzerland clash

Lionel Messi, Argentina's captain, is set to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. At 39 years old, Messi continues to impress, leading the tournament's scoring chart with 8 goals, tied with Kylian Mbappé. His presence on the field is considered a privilege by opponents.

Granit Xhaka, Switzerland's captain, expressed his admiration, stating, "I don't know if I can control Messi for 90 or 120 minutes. For us, playing in this era, it's a privilege to play against him, to be in his history." Teammate Ricardo Rodríguez echoed this sentiment, simply calling Messi "the best."

Beyond the Swiss team, football stars worldwide have lauded Messi's performance. Nico O’Reilly, a midfielder for Manchester City, described him as "an extraordinary player" and "the best in the world." British player Anthony Gordon, now with Barcelona, noted that Harry Kane's season is "only surpassed by Lionel Messi's, the best footballer of all time."

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka simply called Messi's World Cup performance "Amazing." Kylian Mbappé, a competitor for the Golden Boot, stated, "The best player? Lionel Messi. It's clear. He is the best in the world with Cristiano. I think he has shown amazing quality for 15 years." Erling Haaland also took to social media to declare, "Messi is simply the best of all time."

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