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Messi Chases World Cup Longevity Record

Leo Messi is on the verge of setting a World Cup record, aiming to become the oldest outfield player to feature in a semifinal.

Ronaldo Nazário has expressed amazement at Messi's performance at age 39, after witnessing his hat-trick against Algeria and double against Austria. 'He's 38, my God!' exclaimed Ronaldo, noting he had retired four years earlier at that age and weighed 120 kilos due to injuries. amunra.qpon

The Argentine superstar continues to defy age expectations, with his extraordinary longevity now potentially making him the oldest outfield player to reach a World Cup semifinal, a testament to his enduring excellence.