Lionel Messi: Argentina Coach Heaps Praise on World Cup Winning Captain, Calls Him GOAT Leader

• Lionel Scaloni heaped praise on Lionel Messi, saluting his 'incredible' leadership skills
• The Argentina manager suggested there's no player with Messi's leadership qualities
• Messi 'completed football' by guiding La Albiceleste to World Cup glory a year ago

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni showered praise on his captain, Lionel Messi, emphasising the Inter Miami superstar's remarkable leadership qualities.

Despite previous debates about Messi's leadership style due to his calm demeanour, Scaloni, who helped the 36-year-old 'complete football' by winning the World Cup, debunked such a school of thought.

Under Messi's captaincy, La Albiceleste triumphed in Qatar, marking their first World Cup win since Diego Maradona's legendary performance in 1986, per the Hindustan Times.

Beyond his extraordinary direct contribution with seven goals, three assists, and winning the Golden Ball for the tournament's best player, Messi displayed tremendous leadership both on and off the pitch.

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Scaloni praises Messi's leadership skills

Scaloni, speaking on Messi's leadership prowess, expressed unequivocal admiration. The 45-year-old coach highlighted Messi's unique ability to lead, citing an infectious quality in Messi's words and actions that set him apart.

“Messi is a football leader, but when he speaks, I can guarantee you that he says the right words and what he transmits to his teammates, I have never seen before, not in a footballer, in any person," he said as cited by Sportkskeeda.

The 45-year-old tactician also commended the former Barcelona and PSG talisman's exceptional skills, making him the ultimate leader who motivates and inspires his teammates to go above and beyond.

“It's incredible, it's difficult to explain it, I could tell you, but people have to experience it. What he transmits when he speaks, how he looks at his teammates, the way he looks at them, with admiration…it’s hard to explain."

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Messi commemorates World Cup victory

In a previous publication, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi, who scored twice and netted the initial penalty for La Albiceleste, commemorated the anniversary on his Instagram.

Time has swiftly passed, marking a year since what many deem the greatest final ever at Qatar's Lusail Stadium.

Argentina's thrilling 4-2 penalty victory over defending champions France, following a gripping 3-3 draw in 120 minutes, remains vivid.

Post-World Cup triumph, Messi claimed The Best FIFA Men's Player and secured an unprecedented eighth Ballon d'Or, prevailing over Manchester City's Erling Haaland, the treble winner.