Edilson Capetinha, a Brazilian World Cup winner from 2002, has declared his support for Lionel Messi, praising the Argentine star's dedication and competitive spirit. In an interview with CNN Esportes, Capetinha highlighted Messi's commitment on the field, saying "the guy dedicates himself like he's a boy" and noting his emotional investment in the game. Capetinha contrasted Messi's passion with what he sees as a lack of similar intensity in the Brazilian national team, particularly following Brazil's elimination from the 2026 World Cup after a loss to Norway. He expressed that seeing Messi's dedication makes Brazil's cold performance against Norway even more painful.
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