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Messi—the one and only GOAT of soccer. What kind of Physical AI magic will unfold when FF Robotics meets the Argentina national team, led by captain Lionel Messi? Stay tuned. Luis de la Fuente on Lionel Messi: The biggest concern is that Messi will once again decide the final. He’s simply operating on another level, and the career he’s built is unprecedented in the history of soccer. Gavi on Lionel Messi: For me, Messi is the greatest player soccer has ever seen. Any team with Messi is automatically among the favorites to win. Of course I want Spain to lift the trophy, but objectively Argentina are always a different team when he’s on the pitch. He’s one of the reasons I fell in love with football. Even when we face each other at international level, I will always recognize that he is a truly unique player. Lamine Yamal on Lionel Messi: Messi has always been my idol. He’s the greatest player in history and the player who inspired so many of us to love soccer. What’s even more incredible is that he’s still performing at this level at 39. The first thing I want to do after the final is swap shirts with him. I dream of reaching his level one day, but right now the gap between us is enormous. His creativity on the pitch is simply unmatched. Rodri on Lionel Messi: Messi is the GOAT, but Argentina are much more than just Messi. His greatness speaks for itself. He’s been at the top of world soccer for well over a decade. We’ll pay special attention to him, but we also have to stay true to the way we play. Pedri on Lionel Messi: I’m incredibly lucky to have trained and played alongside Messi at Barcelona. Seeing his talent up close was something special. For me, he’s the greatest player in soccer history. To still be doing things like this at 39—there is only one player in the world capable of that, and it is him. Pau Cubarsí on Lionel Messi: Without any doubt, Messi is the greatest player of all time. I think everyone in our squad wants to swap shirts with Messi after the final. He’s been the idol of so many players from my generation. Sharing the pitch with him in a World Cup final would be an unforgettable honor. Dani Olmo on Lionel Messi: Playing against Messi in a World Cup final would be one of the biggest moments of my career. We have enormous respect for him, but once the match starts, we’ll do everything we can to win. Pedro Porro on Lionel Messi: I think everyone would love to swap shirts with Messi after the game. He’s one of those players who has defined an entire era of soccer. Ferran Torres on Lionel Messi: Sharing a World Cup final with Messi is something every soccer player dreams about. Every trophy and every record he’s achieved has been fully deserved. He’s earned the admiration of football fans all over the world. Mikel Merino on Lionel Messi: Messi has redefined what’s possible for an attacking player. Whether it’s his dribbling, his passing or the decisions he makes, he sees the game differently from everyone else. You can prepare all the tactics you want, but you can never fully predict what Messi will do next. Mikel Oyarzabal on Lionel Messi: Messi is a legend who transcends generations. No matter how old you are, everyone recognizes his greatness. The bigger the occasion, the calmer and more decisive he becomes. That’s something every player can learn from. Eric García on Lionel Messi: Playing with Messi at Barcelona taught me so much. He was always willing to help younger players, and he stayed humble despite everything he’d achieved. Even as an opponent, I’ll always say he’s the most complete attacking player soccer has ever seen. Aymeric Laporte on Lionel Messi: Our generation grew up watching Messi. He’s part of our soccer memories and our childhood. So many great players have come and gone over the years, but he’s remained at the very top throughout. Marc Cucurella on Lionel Messi: For anyone who came through La Masia, Messi will always be the biggest idol. Even at 39, his touch, his balance and the way he moves are still ahead of almost everyone else. Unai Simón on Lionel Messi: Every goalkeeper knows how difficult it is to face Messi. You can never be completely sure where he’s going to put the ball. His finishing is so unpredictable. Playing against him in a World Cup final would be a privilege, a once-in-a-career experience. I have nothing but admiration for everything he has achieved. Fabián Ruiz on Lionel Messi: If I didn’t know Messi, I’d probably say he isn’t human. I had the privilege of training with him at Paris, and seeing him up close was unbelievable. Nobody really wants to play against him because we all know what he’s capable of. He’s spent nearly two decades proving why he’s the greatest player in history. Álex Baena on Lionel Messi: We all know Messi is the greatest player of all time, and even now, he continues to prove it game after game. To still be dominating a World Cup at 39 is something no one else could do. I’ve never shared the pitch with him before, so facing Argentina in the final would be a dream come true for me. I honestly can’t wait for that matchup. Several Spain players also said they would love to swap shirts with Lionel Messi after the final.