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Myles Garrett praises Lionel Messi's performance during World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Myles Garrett praises Lionel Messi's performance during World Cup match

Summary

Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett expressed admiration for Lionel Messi after Argentina's World Cup victory over Algeria on June 17, 2026. Messi scored a hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win while also facing criticism for a controversial challenge on Algerian captain Aïssa Mandi. Garrett shared his reaction on Instagram, commenting, 'Messi isn’t human.. holy.' Messi, 38, became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick and equaled Miroslav Klose's record for most goals in World Cup history. Analysts noted Messi's late challenge might have warranted a card, highlighting ongoing discussions regarding officiating standards for star players.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener.
•Myles Garrett praises Messi's hat-trick on Instagram.
•Messi becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick.
•Game includes a controversial moment with Messi's challenge on Mandi.
•Messi equals Klose for most World Cup goals.

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8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Rams Star Myles Garrett Drops 4-Word Comment Over Lionel Messi’s Extraordinary FIFA World Cup Performance

What they're saying

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Everyone who isn’t playing in the FIFA World Cup right now is just a fan, and that includes people like Myles Garrett, who is a fan of Lionel Messi. The soccer tournament, currently taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, has everyone enthralled and glued to their TVs.
— Yahoo Sports

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