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Shades of Maradona's 1990 final in Messi's 2026 journey

Two geniuses, two completely different characters, yet so similar in their endeavour to defend the ultimate glory their professional lives had to offer. Messi could easily have walked away after the Qatar high. Not many would have questioned Maradona either if Argentina didnt match the dizzying heights of 1986 four years on.

21 Jul 2026 9:13 am