Lionel Messi’s Remarkable World Cup Performance Lauded by Spain’s Head Coach

Madrid: Spain's national team head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has praised Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, for his outstanding performance at the World Cup, comparing his play to that of a 19-year-old player.

According to Thai News Agency, the 39-year-old Messi has been in superb form at the 2026 World Cup, scoring 8 goals to jointly lead the top scorer list. His performance has been instrumental in helping the defending champions, Argentina, advance to the quarter-finals.