‘Can a Tree Make a Forest?’ Odegbami Declares Messi Football’s Undisputed GOAT

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Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami has weighed in on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate, firmly naming Lionel Messi as the game’s greatest ever. Messi continues to rewrite history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He opened Argentina’s campaign with a sensational hat-trick against Algeria, becoming the oldest player to net three goals in a single World Cup match. He then scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Austria to surpass Miroslav Klose as the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. In a recent column for Vanguard, Odegbami praised Messi’s unique style and impact. “Can a tree make a forest? In his case, he can,” he wrote, calling Messi a god on the field. He highlighted how opponents struggle to mark him and how teammates treat him with reverence.

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