Walker: Messi is a genius, the greatest in football history

Published Jul 18, 10:41 AM UTC

In a World Cup semi-final match, Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1, with Lionel Messi providing two assists. England defender Kyle Walker praised Messi in an interview with The Sun, stating that despite being quiet in the first half due to marking by Elliott Anderson, Messi's genius emerged in an instant with two key passes. Walker described Messi as a genius and the greatest footballer in history, unable to find adequate words to capture his performance.