Former Argentina striker Sergio Agüero has disclosed that Lionel Messi is not driven by individual awards ahead of tomorrow’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash.
According to him, Messi prioritizes team success over personal accolades like the Golden Boot or the Ballon d’Or, and his primary motivation is simply to win and constantly improve his game.
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Agüero stated that Messi views trophies, especially international successes like the World Cup and Copa America, as far more meaningful to him than any single individual honour.
“Leo is the team’s leader and he keeps surprising everyone. What Leo is doing is incredible no matter how you look at it. Just being at this semi-final stage is a huge achievement, although it doesn’t surprise me.
“We all know his competitive spirit and his quality. But I’m sure what matters most to him is that the team achieves its goals, not his individual records.”
Meanwhile, Messi is in blistering form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring 8 goals to tie for the tournament lead as he guided Argentina to the semi-finals.
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Operating as a highly efficient playmaker, he has reinvented his playstyle, while maintaining elite goal-scoring output.
His standout performances include a hat-trick against Algeria in the group stage and a decisive 120-minute effort in the Round of 32 victory over Cabo Verde.
