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What's it like to face a young phenom like Messi, ...

With Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham starring at the World Cup, here are firsthand accounts from those who got an early glimpse of greatness.

Published June 26, 2026, 12:21 PM
Updated July 5, 2026, 3:32 PM956
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What's it like to face a young phenom like Messi, ...

With Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham starring at the World Cup, here are firsthand accounts from those who got an early glimpse of greatness.

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