What happened: Robert Griffin III used his platform on X to make the case for Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time, pointing to Messi's dual status as Argentina's top scorer and top assist provider at the World Cup. Griffin argued Messi's value goes beyond the scoresheet, crediting him with elevating everyone around him.

Why it matters: The praise lands as Messi has driven Argentina to the World Cup final, where he and Argentina face Lamine Yamal's Spain. The dual-threat production Griffin cites is central to the GOAT debate that has trailed Messi through this tournament as he competes at age 39.

What to watch: Argentina meets Spain in the World Cup final, with Messi's combined scoring and playmaking output likely to shape the storyline.