Sergio Agüero, the former Argentina striker, says Lionel Messi has never been motivated by individual glory — and the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals are proving that point once again.

Speaking ahead of Argentina's last-four clash, Agüero insisted that Messi's focus has always been on collective achievement rather than personal honours such as the Golden Boot or the Ballon d'Or. For Messi, winning trophies — particularly international ones like the World Cup and Copa America — carries far greater meaning than any individual award.