Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni publicly praises forward Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup final, describing him as a “legend.” Speaking about Messi, Scaloni says he feels pride because Messi is “the best player in the history of football,” and credits him with making history. Both outlets note that Scaloni points to Messi’s achievements with Argentina in the recent period, including helping the national team win a World Cup and securing back-to-back Copa America titles within the last five years. The statements frame Messi’s impact as central to Argentina’s success leading into the final, with Scaloni emphasizing both his standing in football history and his role in Argentina’s tournament accomplishments. Neither source disputes the praise or adds specific tactical details about the final. Overall, the reporting focuses on Scaloni’s comments highlighting Messi’s legacy and Argentina’s results in major international competitions.