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Messi Chases World Cup Longevity Record

Lionel Messi, at 39 years old, aims to set a record as the oldest outfield player to reach the World Cup semifinals. The Argentine star continues defying age with exceptional performances.

Ronaldo Nazário has expressed amazement at Messi's longevity, marveling that the Argentine continues performing at such a high level at 39. The former Brazilian great noted he had retired four years earlier at age 35 and weighed 120 kilograms in his final years due to injuries. zeppelin.cool

Messi recently turned 39 and has impressed with a hat-trick against Algeria and a brace against Austria. What stands out most to observers is not just his goals but his continued ability to dominate matches at an age when most players have long since retired from international football.