Ronaldo not only complimented Lionel Messi but he also commended Argentina's cohesive team dynamics under coach Lionel Scaloni, emphasising their unity and tactical discipline.

But in 2025, one Argentine midfielder carved his name into history, becoming the only active player to win both the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

In 2022, Argentina were beaming after winning the 2021 Copa America, their first since 1993. Messi had finally lifted a trophy with his national team, a squad that at the time had untapped talent ...

After winning the World Cup during the winter of 2022 in Qatar, the next major tournament for Messi to celebrate with his Argentina teammates was at the 2024 Copa América, held in the United States.