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Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Arge...

How would the past 20 years of international football have looked if Lionel Messi had played for Spain? ESPN spoke to those who shaped his Argentina career.

Published May 13, 2026, 2:45 PM

Updated May 18, 2026, 8:21 PM4.0K

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Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Arge...

How would the past 20 years of international football have looked if Lionel Messi had played for Spain? ESPN spoke to those who shaped his Argentina career.

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Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Arge...

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