Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Constantine Ranks Messi Below Legends, Predicts Spain Win
Stephen Constantine, who used to coach India's football team and now coaches Rwanda, talked about Lionel Messi.
He said Messi is great, but not the best because his teammates do a lot of work for him.
Constantine thinks Spain will win the World Cup final against Argentina because Spain works together better.
He also talked about England's team, saying they need to improve to win big games.
He doesn't like hydration breaks in football unless it's very hot.
He also said that mistakes in refereeing happen, but VAR helps a lot.
Stephen Constantine ranks Lionel Messi below Pele, Maradona, and Ronaldinho.
He believes Argentina plays with 10 men without the ball due to Messi's teammates covering for him.
Constantine predicts Spain will win the World Cup final against Argentina, citing their collective team effort.
He discusses England's recurring semi-final exits and backs coach Thomas Tuchel despite criticism.
Constantine criticizes unnecessary hydration breaks and acknowledges refereeing controversies as part of football.
- Who
- Stephen Constantine, former India coach and current Rwanda national team manager
- What
- Ranked Lionel Messi below football legends and predicted Spain to win the World Cup final
- When
- During an interview with PTI from Rwanda
- Where
- Rwanda
- Why
- To share his expert opinion on football and the World Cup
- Person
- Stephen Constantine
- Position
- Former India Coach
- Current Team
- Rwanda National Team
- Messi's Ranking
- Below Pele, Maradona, Ronaldinho
- Predicted Winner
- Spain
- Controversial Opinion
- Messi's team plays with 10 men without the ball
- Criticism
- Unnecessary hydration breaks
- Support
- Thomas Tuchel as England coach