Ronaldo's World Cup Presence: Curse or Blessing?

The upcoming World Cup in Canada, the US and Mexico will feature several veteran players, including Cristiano Ronaldo aged 41 and Lionel Messi who will turn 39 during the tournament. Despite concerns over Messi's recent muscular issues, he remains central to Argentine hopes, while Ronaldo's participation inevitably draws attention given the intertwined nature of his and Messi's careers. Other veterans include Luka Modric, Edin Dzeko, and several goalkeepers aged 40 or older. wlop.pl

Jonathan Wilson questions whether the obsession with celebrity players undermines team performance, suggesting that while veterans like Messi and Modric continue to contribute meaningfully, the focus on aging stars might be more of a curse than a blessing for their respective teams.