From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-06-08 02:55 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Latin America, Elections, World News
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If Argentina are to become the first nation to successfully defend their World Cup crown since 1962 - and just the third ever - you can almost guarantee Lionel Messi will be at the centre of it.
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