Trump called Messi the only football player who surpassed Pele

US President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for the game of the captain of the national team of Argentina, Lionel Messi, saying that he considers him the only football player who surpasses the legendary Brazilian Pele. The Touchline publishes the words of the 45th and 47th presidents of the United States. "He is the only player about whom I can say that he is better than Pele. Watching Messi play is a pleasure," the American politician emphasized. Interestingly, even last year, Trump's position was somewhat different: then he publicly called Pele the greatest player in history. The apparent change of heart is likely due to the 39-year-old Argentine's phenomenal form at the current World Cup. After the group stage of the World Cup, Lionel Messi single-handedly leads the list of the best snipers of the tournament, having already scored 6 goals. On the night of June 27-28, in the match of the third round of the group stage, the Argentine national team won a convincing victory over the Jordanian team with the score In this match, Messi remained on the bench, but after entering the field in the second half, he once again demonstrated his genius - the Argentine set the final score in the match with a delicate free kick. The Albiceleste are currently preparing for the playoff stage, where they will face Cape Verde. The match is scheduled for July 4, the starting whistle will sound at 01:00