Lionel Scaloni says Messi will be the best until he retires
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni expressed confidence in Lionel Messi's performance as the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals approach. Ahead of the match against Switzerland, Scaloni noted Messi leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals in five matches. He highlighted Messi's consistency and training regimen, asserting that the star forward remains at his best while he continues to play. Argentina hopes to build on their recent performance after a comeback win over Egypt. The quarterfinal against Switzerland is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET on July 11.
- •Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals.
- •Argentina faces Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 11.
- •Scaloni believes Messi will remain the best as long as he plays.
- •Argentina aims to avoid falling behind like they did against Egypt.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni: Messi will be the best as long as he wants
"Messi will stop being the best in the world whenever he decides to stop playing, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said.
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