Amad Diallo, the Manchester United winger, has expressed that Lionel Messi is the player he associates most with the FIFA World Cup, calling him his idol. As he prepares for his first World Cup appearance this summer, Diallo is one of 13 Manchester United stars selected for the tournament taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. During an interview with ESPN UK, Diallo stated, "Messi, because he's my idol," highlighting the Argentine's influence on him. Messi, who lifted the World Cup trophy with Argentina in 2022, had previously faced challenges in his quest for the title, including a loss in the 2014 final. Meanwhile, Argentina is gearing up for the tournament, having secured a 2-0 victory over Honduras in their first pre-World Cup friendly, although Messi did not participate due to a hamstring injury. The reigning champions will face Iceland in their final warm-up match before starting their World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 16, followed by matches against Austria and Jordan in Group J.