Even Ronaldo fans need to respect: Rooney makes Messi GOAT claims ahead of WC final

Former England captain Wayne Rooney opined that if Argentina skipper Lionel Messi wins the FIFA World Cup 2026, there should be no debate over his superiority in the greatest of all time (GOAT) debate. "I think even the [Cristiano] Ronaldo fans need to respect," he added. Argentina will face Spain in their second consecutive World Cup final.