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'Not spending time thinking about my age': Messi after rewriting World Cup history
Published 23 June 2026 ยท sports
Lionel Messi shattered FIFA World Cup records, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer and most victorious player just before his 39th birthday. Despite the milestones, Messi
Lionel Messi shattered FIFA World Cup records, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer and most victorious player just before his 39th birthday. Despite the milestones, Messi emphasised his focus remains on fitness and feeling good, not his age. He expressed uncertainty about playing in Argentina's next match but praised the team's competitive spirit, even after a missed penalty initially disrupted their rhythm.
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 7:55 AM IST ยท Updated: June 23, 2026 โข 9:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Lionel Messi shattered FIFA World Cup records, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer and most victorious player just before his 39th birthday.
Despite the milestones, Messi emphasised his focus remains on fitness and feeling good, not his age.
He expressed uncertainty about playing in Argentina's next match but praised the team's competitive spirit, even after a missed penalty initially disrupted their rhythm.