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·19. November 2025
Real Madrid player chooses Messi as the best player in the world!

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·19. November 2025

Many of the new generation of football players consider the legend their role model.

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Franco Mastantuono, the young talent now set for Real Madrid, holds a clear and unwavering conviction about who stands above all others in football. For the Argentine, the title of the world's finest player is not up for debate.
He leaves no room for ambiguity, stating: “Messi is the best and greatest player in the world, and he will stay that way until he retires. I’m grateful to him for always treating me well; he has helped me a lot.”
This profound admiration for his legendary compatriot comes just as Mastantuono's own highly-anticipated move to the Spanish capital was formally confirmed. On June 13, 2025, Real Madrid announced they had secured the player, with a six-year contract to be signed on his 18th birthday on August 14. The club secured his services by activating his release clause in a deal valued at €45 million.
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