Morgan Rogers: Facing Messi at 39 Showed Why He Is So Special
Chelsea midfielder Morgan Rogers says Cristiano Ronaldo was his childhood favourite, but playing against Lionel Messi changed his perspective on the long-running debate. Rogers faced Messi when England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. He said Messi’s two late assists, delivered at the age of 39, made him imagine how difficult the Argentine must have been to stop in his prime. Rogers added that there was already “borderline nothing” England could do to contain Messi in that match. Despite maintaining his admiration for Ronaldo, he described the experience of facing Messi as unforgettable.
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