Zlatan Ibrahimovic discusses Messi's potential 2030 World Cup bid

Zlatan Ibrahimovic shared his views on Lionel Messi's possibility of playing in the 2030 World Cup, highlighting Messi's intelligence on the field despite his age. Currently, at the ongoing 2026 World Cup, Messi recorded his 17th career goal, making him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Ibrahimovic noted that while age may slow a player down, Messi's genius allows him to excel regardless. Messi, now 38, would be 43 during the 2030 tournament. The source also referenced other older players participating in World Cups, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, who is competing at 41 years old.

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