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Messi’s Eternal Brilliance: Felipe Melo Praises the Evolution of the Argentine Genius

By Arthur Fernandes

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 04: Felipe Melo of Fluminense celebrates after winning the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023 between Fluminense and Boca Juniors at Maracana Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Raul Sifuentes/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 04: Felipe Melo of Fluminense celebrates after winning the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023 between Fluminense and Boca Juniors at Maracana Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Raul Sifuentes/Getty Images) /
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In the realm of soccer, where debates about the greatest players in history are frequent and fervent, one voice resonates with undeniable conviction. Felipe Melo, former Juventus star and current midfielder for Fluminense, sparingly showers praise on the Argentine icon Lionel Messi, stating that the maestro rightfully clinched his eighth Ballon d’Or, becoming an unparalleled phenomenon on the global stage.

In an interview with TyC Sports, Melo shared his insights into Messi’s recent journey. Even at 40, Messi not only maintains his legendary brilliance, but, according to Melo, has refined crucial aspects of his game. While speed may have diminished, Messi’s vision, intelligence, and other skills continue to evolve, transforming him, in Melo’s eyes, into the “best player in the world.”

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Fluminense’s midfielder Felipe Melo strikes the ball during the Copa Libertadores final football match between Brazil’s Fluminense and Argentina’s Boca Juniors at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 4, 2023. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP) (Photo by PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP via Getty Images)
Fluminense’s midfielder Felipe Melo strikes the ball during the Copa Libertadores final football match between Brazil’s Fluminense and Argentina’s Boca Juniors at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 4, 2023. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP) (Photo by PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP via Getty Images) /

Messi’s saga in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami is lauded, highlighting the conquest of the League Cup and the Golden Boot, the fruits of stellar performances that included an inaugural free-kick goal and a total of 10 goals throughout the competition. The Argentine, recently crowned the champion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina, continues to inscribe his name in the golden pages of soccer.

Melo, who concluded his season with the triumph of the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense, reinforces Messi’s position as an undisputed leader. The former Brazilian international, currently without commitments to the national team, shares his perspective on the uncertain future at 40, but his contract with the South American squad extends until 2024.

Felipe Melo’s opinion, coming from a player who understands the challenges and triumphs of the field, highlights not only Messi’s greatness but also the resilience and capacity for reinvention that keep him at the pinnacle of the sport. Messi’s legacy, in Melo’s words, is a testament to the eternal brilliance of a true soccer genius.

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