Rodri: Messi is the GOAT, led Argentina to World Cup glory
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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has declared Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time, citing his leadership in Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has called Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time, saying the Argentine star is the “GOAT.”
“For me, Messi is the best ever. He’s the GOAT,” Rodri said. “In Qatar, he led Argentina to the trophy.”
Rodri’s comments add to the ongoing debate over football’s greatest player, with Messi’s World Cup victory often cited as a key achievement.
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