WORLD CUP | Deco Hails Messi Ahead Of World Cup Final

Barcelona sporting director Deco praised Lionel Messi ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, saying the Inter Miami forward “will always be one of ours,” according to Yahoo Sports reported. Deco, who is in New York with club president Joan Laporta and advisor Alejandro Echevarria, said Spain looked very good after their semi-final victory in Dallas earlier in the week and that Argentina have kept finding ways to win. Messi has contributed eight goals and four assists in Argentina’s run to the final. Deco also said he would enjoy the match rather than choose a side, noting Barcelona players are represented on both teams.