WHY MESSI CAN STILL BE MESSI

 

Why Messi can still be Messi?
Because, even close to 40, he still possesses the footballing intelligence to make right decisions at speed.
Let's enjoy it while it lasts
Messi feels like he's closer to closing night just as he has put three past, Luca Zidane, Zinedine Zidane's son.
Let's enjoy that he's still playing, that he's bowing out playing.
Marcela Mora y Araujo in Times of India 18June2026

"It's an advantage to have Messi because of how he handles the group and pushes it forward.
Because of whom he is.
He doesn't care about individual records. He prioritizes the group and for us it's incredible"

Rodrigo De Paul 
Argentina 

And Messi says:
Everything I am experiencing is bonus. I've been fortunate enough to achieve all my dreams or even more than I ever dreamed of achieving, both professionally and personally.

Times of India reports on 18June2026
Messi is the first man to appear in six world cups
It is a tale of perseverance, heartbreak, redemption and enduring excellence.
While his left foot has set the bar and benchmark of footballing excellence,it's amazing that he began his 16 goal journey with his right foot,
The world waits for him, to get another moment of thrill