Lionel Messi. Credit: FIFA
A former Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, has described Lionel Messi’s display in Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener as superhuman, declaring that the 38-year-old has become a footballing “AI” version of himself.
Messi delivered a masterclass as Argentina began the defence of their title with a 3-0 victory over Algeria, scoring all three goals in a match played just days before his 39th birthday.
The hat-trick also saw him equal German legend Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals.
Speaking on Global Football Insights with Oliseh on Wednesday, the former Super Eagles captain said Messi’s ability to dominate at the highest level at his age is unprecedented.
