Messi didn't play well in World Cup final vs. Spain: So what? He's still the GOAT

The brief

Lionel Messi's performance in the World Cup final against Spain has been criticized. Despite his disappointing showing, Messi's legacy remains intact. He is widely regarded as the greatest of all time (GOAT) due to his illustrious career achievements. Messi's World Cup final appearance is likely to be his last, given his age and the competitive nature of international football. His overall career accomplishments will continue to overshadow any individual match performance.

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