Even at 39, Lionel Messi can still hurt England with his sprinting ability
Analysis of 2026 World Cup performance data shows that 39-year-old Lionel Messi maintains a unique playing style characterized by low-speed movement and energy conservation. Despite his age, his sprinting statistics remain competitive with younger elite forwards, making him a continued threat to opponents like England.
Lionel Messi covered more ground at low speed against Switzerland than any other player. Lionel Messi covered more ground at low speed against Switzerland than any other player. World Cup 2026 Even at 39, Lionel Messi can still hurt England with his sprinting ability The Argentina captain conserves his energy for bursts in key moments and his top speed compares favourably with his contemporaries
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