FIFPRO World 11 Shortlist: Ronaldo, Messi Join Other World Cup-Bound Stars

The two GOATs, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, are joined by Balon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on the FIFPRO World 11 short list.
Daily Jang

Lionel Messi reveals his sporting idols as he teases 2026 World Cup role

Lionel Messi has revealed his sporting idol after winning another golden boot with Inter Miami. In an exclusive interview with NBC News Messi spoke from the heart when asked which sporting icons have inspired him throughout his life
World Soccer Talk on MSN

World Cup winner with Messi’s Argentina ends two-year doping ban with return to Italian soccer

A former teammate of Lionel Messi on Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2022–winning squad is set to return to soccer after serving a lengthy suspension for doping. On December 18, 2022, Argentina defeated France in a penalty shootout to capture the FIFA World Cup title.
Sportskeeda

"Lionel Messi won the World Cup in the end" - Parthiv Patel on Rohit Sharma aiming to win 2027 World Cup after century in AUS vs IND 2025 3rd ODI

Former India player Parthiv Patel has noted that Rohit Sharma would be keen to end his wait for an ODI World Cup Trophy in 2027.
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