Lisandro Martínez praises Messi: 'He is the best athlete in the history of sport'
Lisandro Martínez praises Lionel Messi after he scored a goal and provided an assist in a game against Cape Verde, highlighting Messi's impressive performance at the World Cup.
Lisandro Martínez gave high praise to Lionel Messi after the match in which the Argentine stood out again. At 39 years old, Messi was fundamental in the game against Cape Verde, scoring a goal and contributing an assist. After the match, Martínez did not mince words when recognizing the star's talent, saying that he is the best athlete in the history of the sport. Messi has already scored seven goals in four games at this World Cup, showing that he remains in great form.
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