FIFA World Cup 2026: Scholes & Butt Pick The GOAT After Messi & Ronaldo's World Cup Performances
On the podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Football, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, comedian Chris McCausland and host Paddy McGuinness agreed that Lionel Messi’s reaction to a missed penalty — followed by two goals — was proof of why he is widely regarded as the GOAT. They said the way he recovered under pressure and turned the game around showed his mentality and greatness on the biggest stage. The discussion also contrasted that with the criticism Ronaldo faced after his performance against Uzbekistan. Watch for details
