Lionel Messi gets Roger Federer’s blessing: Tennis legend pens epic 11-word wish for Argentina captain at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi has inspired admiration far beyond soccer, and few voices resonate more deeply across sporting cultures than that of Roger Federer.

When legends from different sports speak about greatness, the words tend to carry a different weight. Lionel Messi has inspired admiration far beyond soccer, and few voices resonate more deeply across sporting cultures than that of Roger Federer. As the world begins to look toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a quiet but powerful moment of respect has emerged—one...