Ronaldo Nazario Calls Messi the Greatest of All Time After World Cup Hat-Trick
Lionel Messi kept rewriting the record books at the start of the 2026 World Cup, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria with another hat-trick. The performance made him the tournament’s all-time top scorer and once again sparked worldwide praise for the Argentine captain.
Among those praising Messi was Brazil’s Ronaldo Nazario, who joined a long list of football figures celebrating the forward’s latest milestone. Ronaldo said, "Records are meant to be broken, and Messi is exactly the man doing it, without surprising anyone."
He added that every time Messi steps onto the pitch, "everything becomes more prestigious and unique." Ronaldo then made his strongest endorsement yet, saying, "It is time the world stops arguing and accepts it, he is the best player of all time. He delivers great seasons again and again, and even at the World Cup he keeps proving himself."
Ronaldo called the match "a historic night that will not be forgotten," as Messi continued to build on his legacy with another standout World Cup display.
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