Ronaldo strongly supports 38-year-old Messi: Still Argentina defends its 2026 World Cup nuclear weapon!

Brazilian legendary star Ronaldo recently said that he believes Messi will still be an important force in the Argentine national team in the 2026 World Cup. The retired striker came to this conclusion based on Messi's performance in the Club World Cup this summer.

Ronaldo expressed his appreciation for Messi in an interview with DSports, and he believes that Messi, 38, still maintains excellent competitive form. Ronaldo pointed out that the Argentina team with Messi in the World Cup next year will show completely different strengths. "The Argentine national team has extremely high talent. The team built by Scarloni is full of determination and dedication. The players are always united and helped each other. This smart team also has the ability to persevere in adversity. Of course, having Messi gives them a unique winning weapon."

"I watched Messi's performance in this Club World Cup. He is still not old and can still create value for the team. In fact, as long as the ball reaches his feet, it can always make wonderful moments. He reads the game accurately and always makes the best choice. Even if he loses the ball, he will immediately counterattack. I have witnessed his outstanding performance and believe that he will be able to welcome the World Cup in the best condition."

During this Club World Cup, Ronaldo watched the game with other football celebrities, witnessing Messi leading the Miami International team to the top 16. However, this American League team eventually lost to the Champions League champion Paris Saint-Germain 0:4 and stopped the knockout round. In this event, Messi scored a key direct free kick against Porto in the second game of the group stage, helping the team win 2:1. The former superstar of Barcelona and Paris is expected to represent Argentina in the World Cup next year, and the defending champion has secured a place in the 2026 World Cup finals.