Fati_Future_BallonDor
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this motivation thing is a myth from my point of view, if Messi would have not been motivated his career would have been over 5 years ago
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this motivation thing is a myth from my point of view, if Messi would have not been motivated his career would have been over 5 years ago
Nazario1985
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Of course he was motivated during the vast majority of his career, but what I mean is if he looses it he is not the kind of CR7 hungry behind numbers until his muscles can't go anymore, he needs to enjoy it to continue performing as he's doing now.
soul24rage
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He takes really good care of his body and as long as he is happy on the pitch, I honestly think he can perform in the WC26 with the right team members next to him.
With both the Copa 24 and most of the WC26 matches being in the USA and with AFA having a base in Miami, the Copa 24 will be the biggest indicator of how he performs while being in MLS.
With both the Copa 24 and most of the WC26 matches being in the USA and with AFA having a base in Miami, the Copa 24 will be the biggest indicator of how he performs while being in MLS.
Horatio
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Messi was a bit lazy up until a certain age. The more mature he got the more importance he put into taking care of oneself. Unlike Neymar.
Nazario is right.
bismp
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It is true, that even in the Pep days, he didn‘t look that great. I don‘t mean that he lacked stamina or anything, but he was not ripped like 2015 onwards. That did not stop him from feasting on everyone 
For example he came back from the summer break in 2011 visibly overweight and then scored 3 and assisted 1-2 to beat Real Madrid in the Supercopa
Interesting stat, showing that he was the best dribbler of the world by a mile the last 15 years. Interestingly, CR had similar amount of dribbles as Neymar. Granted, he played 1,5-2 times the amount of games.
For example he came back from the summer break in 2011 visibly overweight and then scored 3 and assisted 1-2 to beat Real Madrid in the SupercopaInteresting stat, showing that he was the best dribbler of the world by a mile the last 15 years. Interestingly, CR had similar amount of dribbles as Neymar. Granted, he played 1,5-2 times the amount of games.
Sailor Mars
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Think Messi will really try for the 2026 WC. Try to defend the title and for pretty much the first time ever, he'll be able to play at a WC for Argentina without feeling burdened with the weight of a nation.
Fati_Future_BallonDor
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CatalinR10
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Fati_Future_BallonDor
Humble guy
He doesnt need it, sitting at the 5 Cls table is comfortable
CatalinR10
Senior Member
He doesnt need it, sitting at the 5 Cls table is comfortable
nobody cares more about that then the WC lil bro
KingLeo10
Senior Member
The GOAT will win one more Copa and go out swinging in the next WC.
Argentina are such a well oiled machine that I don't see other NT except for France and maybe Portugal posing a huge challenge. Argentina's midfield gobbles up basically any midfield they come across and the defense has its moments but is solid.
Argentina are such a well oiled machine that I don't see other NT except for France and maybe Portugal posing a huge challenge. Argentina's midfield gobbles up basically any midfield they come across
and the defense has its moments but is solid.
Fati_Future_BallonDor
Humble guy
Brazil??The GOAT will win one more Copa and go out swinging in the next WC.
Argentina are such a well oiled machine that I don't see other NT except for France and maybe Portugal posing a huge challenge. Argentina's midfield gobbles up basically any midfield they come across
and England looks also good so far
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