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Veterans Dominate World Cup Lineups

Published May 30, 2026 · Updated May 30, 2026 · The Guardian

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi headline a star-studded World Cup featuring multiple veterans aged 39-41, raising concerns about team performance over celebrity status.

Despite being 39, Lionel Messi remains the focal point of Argentina's World Cup hopes, while Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, will also participate in the tournament. The veteran presence extends to other stars like Luka Modric and Edin Dzeko, plus several veteran goalkeepers including Manuel Neuer and Craig Gordon.

The article suggests that Portugal's obsession with Ronaldo may undermine team performance, as the tournament features numerous aging stars including Japan's Yuto Nagatomo, the only other 39-year-old besides Messi. esporist.org

Veterans Dominate World Cup Lineups

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