World Cup 2026: 'Ludicrous to mention Messi' - Piers Morgan names real superstar of tournament - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: England

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World Cup 2026: 'Ludicrous to mention Messi' - Piers Morgan names real superstar of tournament - Daily Post Nigeria

British broadcaster Piers Morgan has downplayed the threat of Lionel Messi ahead of the England-Argentina World Cup 2026 semi-final on July 15 in Atlanta. Instead, he highlighted Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham as the real superstar of the tournament. Bellingham has scored in consecutive knockout matches, a feat not seen since Diego Maradona in 1986. With six goals, he is in contention for the Golden Boot.

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