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Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, is acceptable to adjacent a grounds held by Brazilian fable Ronaldo Nazario if helium wins the 2026 World Cup last with his state connected Sunday night.
Messi volition pb Argentina to look Spain successful the World Cup last successful New Jersey.
If the Albiceleste are crowned champions, Messi volition triumph his 2nd World Cup (following Qatar 2022) and articulation Ronaldo successful an exclusive club.
Ronaldo is presently the lone footballer successful past to person astatine slightest 2 Ballon d’Or awards (1997 and 2002) and 2 World Cups (1994 and 2002) to his name.
However, Messi is connected the verge of equalling the erstwhile Real Madrid striker.
If Argentina manages to assistance the trophy against Spain, the 39-year-old Inter Miami guardant volition person 2 World Cups and a full of 8 Ballon d’Or awards to his name.
Recall that Messi won the Ballon d’Or successful 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023.
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