VIDEO | Vidal on Messi at the World Cup: «He’s an alien, he plays alone» | OneFootball

Argentina’s debut at the 2026 World Cup sparked mixed opinions in the football world. While some focused on an alleged red-card incident, others chose to marvel at another show from the Argentine captain. Among the latter was Chilean Arturo Vidal, who reacted live on his Kick channel to La Albiceleste’s 3-0 win over Algeria.

The Chilean midfielder, who shared a squad with the Rosario star at Barcelona, openly praised the No. 10’s enduring brilliance, though he also delivered a harsh criticism of the collective performance of Lionel Scaloni’s team. “He’s an extraterrestrial. He doesn’t miss. It’s incredible. The only one who plays for Argentina is Leo. He plays all by himself,” the Chilean midfielder fired off during his stream.

Vidal continued his praise for Messi’s finishing ability in front of goal and even ventured an ambitious prediction for the rest of the group stage. “He’s the only one who moves with the goal in mind. And the way he strikes it. He got past everyone, and he still has Jordan and Austria left. He’s going to score nine goals in three matches, Leo,” the footballer declared.

This reaction is part of the Chilean player’s new role in the world of streaming. Vidal began doing live broadcasts three years ago on Twitch and moved to Kick just a month ago, where he has already built a community of 30,000 followers who closely track his opinions on the World Cup.

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