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Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics
By trading intense European competition for a less demanding MLS schedule, Lionel Messi has preserved his peak physical condition, enabling standout performances for Argentina at the World Cup.
- Lionel Messi continues to demonstrate elite sharpness at the World Cup, proving his move to Major League Soccer in the United States preserved his form rather than diminishing it.
- Messi's transition to Inter Miami in 2023 allowed him to "live football in another way," benefiting from a less congested schedule than his intense years at Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain.
- Scoring a hat trick against Algeria, Messi reached 16 total World Cup goals, moving level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
- Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised Messi's consistent excellence, while Fox analyst Alexi Lalas called the 3-0 win against Algeria confirmation that "when it comes to Argentina, Messi is the system."
- Inspired by Rafa Nadal's drive, Messi remains committed to playing for Argentina as long as he feels physically capable, saying "as long as I can and I am well, I will be there.
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