Argentina coach Scaloni praises Messi's World Cup form at age 39.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is not surprised by Lionel Messi's physical condition at age 39 during the 2026 World Cup, calling him 'a machine.' Messi has scored eight goals in five matches at the tournament and is now the all-time World Cup leading scorer with 21 goals. Argentina faces Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 11, 2026.
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Both outlets quote Scaloni calling Messi a machine and noting his eight goals, with only minor differences in match detail emphasis.
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“Scaloni not surprised by Messi's World Cup form at 39 – 'He's a machine'”
“'A machine': Scaloni not surprised by Messi's form at 39”
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