​Greatness Recognises Greatness: Lionel Messi was pictured with Italy icon Roberto Baggio, and he presented the Italian legend with a match-worn shirt shortly after Argentina’s 2026 World Cup quarter-final victory over Switzerland in the early hours of Sunday. Baggio attended the match in Kansas City as Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, sealing a place in the World Cup semi-finals for the third time in four tournaments. In the moment captured, Baggio stood beside eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, who is widely hailed as one of the greatest players of all time. After the final whistle, Messi handed Baggio one of his own match-worn shirts. “Thank you, Leo, for your precious gift and for your affection. I love you lots, my friend,” Baggio wrote, appearing all smiles in a photo he shared on Instagram.