Beast! Zlatan heaps praise on this World Cup's standout player
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Zlatan has spoken out again—this time, his passion is reserved for Messi's brilliance.
Details: The legendary Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimović reacted emotionally to Lionel Messi's performance, holding nothing back in his admiration for the Argentine star.
According to Ibrahimović, Messi once again delivered the version of himself that fans have come to expect: aggressive, hungry, and ready to rise to any challenge on the pitch.
“Messi, you've become a beast, and no one can get close to him. He stood tall and fought back. What we witnessed today is that very beast we’re used to seeing—and continue to see,” Zlatan said live on FOX Sports.
It's worth noting that Lionel Messi has already scored 8 goals and provided 1 assist at this World Cup. He remains the tournament’s all-time top scorer and assist provider.
Reminder: Magic! Messi's goal shown from a new angle—and it looks even more incredible.
