Oliseh praises Messi’s stunning hat-trick in World Cup opener
Sunday Oliseh has hailed Lionel Messi’s remarkable performance in Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The former Super Eagles manager described the 38-year-old as a football “AI” after Messi scored all three goals in a 3-0 win over Algeria. Oliseh emphasized that Messi’s display at his age is unprecedented. He also noted that Messi’s finishing, especially his third goal, was extraordinary.
Match highlights
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener.
- The performance allowed Messi to equal Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals.
- Sunday Oliseh called Messi’s display “superhuman” and likened him to a footballing “AI.”
- Oliseh highlighted the precision and quality of Messi’s third goal.
- He shared that a friend used to call Messi “the oracle,” but now believes “Lionel Messi AI” is more fitting.
