Đeklan Rice praised Lionel Messi in the Argentina shirt
Đeklan Rice expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing his outstanding achievements at the age of 38.


England midfielder Đeklan Rice spoke admiringly about striker Lionel Messi's performance in the Argentina team. At the 2026 World Cup, Messi scored all five goals for the home team in two matches. Rice said: "Lionel Messi, what we are seeing now is truly something special. What he has achieved at this age is unbelievable. As a fan, a football lover and a professional player, I feel very happy watching him play." In the second match of the 2026 World Cup against Austria, Messi scored a double, scoring his 18th goal in the finals, surpassing former German striker Miroslav Klose, who had 16 goals. The 2026 World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19 in the US, Canada and Mexico.
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