Ronaldo’s last song expert says Portugal must do what Argentina did for Messi
Key takeaways
- The Expert’s Take: “Players Are Going to Do What Argentina Did for Messi”
- Speaking to IANS via Ommcom News, Masefield said Portugal’s talent pool mirrors Argentina’s 2022 setup. “Messi had never won the World Cup, and the team galvanised around him.
- He added: “He’s still here for another one, but this is definitely the last song for Ronaldo.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Former English right-back Paul Masefield believes Portugal will unite behind Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup just as Argentina rallied around Lionel Messi in 2022, calling it “Ronaldo’s last song” and predicting A Seleção could “go very deep”. The comments come as both legends prepare for a record sixth World Cup appearance — the first time two players have reached that milestone.
The Expert’s Take: “Players Are Going to Do What Argentina Did for Messi”
Speaking to IANS via Ommcom News, Masefield said Portugal’s talent pool mirrors Argentina’s 2022 setup. “Messi had never won the World Cup, and the team galvanised around him. It was a magnificent performance from him in the final, and they gave him a World Cup as a going-away present,” he said.