Imagine if Messi had been benched at the 2022 World Cup while Ronaldo went on to win it.
Imagine if Messi had gone through five World Cups without a single knockout-stage contribution.
Imagine if a 41-year-old Messi could barely complete two passes yet still insisted on playing in 2026.
The same things people would relentlessly mock Messi for are somehow being praised when it comes to that manchild.
Portugal Vs Argentina World Cup stats
Portugal
Top score - Eusebio
Top Assist - Figo
G/A contribution - Eusebio
Golden ball - None
Argentina
Top scorer - Messi
Top assist- Messi
G/A contribution- Messi
Golden - Messi (2)
Guess what? The guy they said he’s the one carrying Portugal is not in the list . Ronaldo is the most protected footballer the world ever seen! A big international fraud