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Sophia Vesely

REVEALED: Messi s intense world cup training regimen revealed | Rare Historical Photos

Lionel Messi has yet to announce his commitment to participate in the 2026 World Cup this summer—waiting until the last second to “see if [he] really can be 100%”—but the 38-year-old Argentine soccer legend is certainly training like he is seeking a two-peat.

Messi led La Albiceleste to 2022 World Cup glory in Qatar, Argentina’s third time winning the competition (1978, 1986). The former FC Barcelona star, then 35, won the Golden Ball after scoring seven goals and adding three assists en route to the trophy, making history as the only player to ever win the Golden Ball twice (2014).

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