NBA Players React to Lionel Messi Winning the World Cup 2022

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Aamir Simms expressed his happiness for Messi.

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Royce O' Neale praised Messi along with his Argentina teammates.

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Tre Jones praised Messi and said that he is the one who deserves the cup.

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NBA Players React to Lionel Messi Winning the World Cup 2022

Aamir Simms expressed his happiness for Messi.

Royce O' Neale praised Messi along with his Argentina teammates.

Tre Jones praised Messi and said that he is the one who deserves the cup.

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