Lissandro Martinez praised Lionel Messi, calling him the greatest athlete in history and an example for everyone to follow.
Argentine national team defender Lissandro Martinez praised the team captain, Lionel Messi, underlining his professionalism and motivation demonstrated during the current 2026 World Cup. "Leo Messi is an extraordinary example, because he faced many difficulties in his career, he suffered defeats, but he never gave up. Today, at 39 years old, he is here fighting and fighting, despite the fact that he has already won everything and has nothing to prove. He is the best footballer in history, not only in football, but of every sport. It's madness. And how can we, who follow in his footsteps, not continue to fight if the best footballer of all time does it with such passion," Martinez told ESPN.
Canada reached the round of 16 of the World Cup for the first time, beating South Africa 1-0. Jesse Marsch's team will face the winner between Morocco and the Netherlands.
Ange Postecoglou has been officially appointed as Al-Nassr manager, taking over from Jorge Jesus and managing Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.
Fenerbahçe deny Mason Greenwood transfer rumours, stating that no member of their football committee is currently in France for such discussions.