Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3–0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, scoring all three goals. The performance marked his first World Cup hat-trick, equaled the record for most goals in World Cup history with 16, and came in his 200th match for Argentina. At 38 years old, Messi also became the first player to appear in six World Cups, reinforcing his enduring dominance on the global stage.
The article reflects on how Messi’s achievements have seemingly ended the long-standing debate over who is football’s greatest—Pelé, Maradona, or Messi. It highlights his evolution from a teenage dribbler to a versatile playmaker and goal scorer, emphasizing his consistency, leadership, and artistry over two decades. The piece contrasts Messi’s all-round excellence with Pelé’s three World Cup titles and Maradona’s 1986 heroics, arguing that Messi unites individual brilliance, team success, and aesthetic mastery in one career.
The commentary concludes that Messi’s story is not over, as he now seeks to defend the World Cup title Argentina won in 2022, rather than simply chase another.
এম. এম. কায়সার প্রকাশ : ১৮ জুন ২০২৬, ১০: ০০ একসময় ফুটবলের সবচেয়ে বড় তর্ক ছিল— পেলে, না ম্যারাডোনা? প্রজন্মের পর প্রজন্ম সেই বিতর্কে বিভক্ত হয়েছে ফুটবল বিশ্ব। পেলের খেলোয়াড়ি জীবনের অর্জন ব্রাজিলের তিনটি বিশ্বকাপ আর আর্জেন্টিনার হয়ে দিয়েগো ম্যারাডো
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