Federico Valverde asked how to stop Messi – his response is brilliant

"I don't know how to stop Messi, I could never stop him. He is one of the best players in the world," Federico Valverde has told the media, via Veronica Brunati.

Great words from the Real Madrid star.

Valverde has faced Leo Messi 12 times with the Whites and Uruguay in his career, losing 6 clashes.

Uruguay will take on Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Friday, November 17. Messi will face both Federico Valverde and Ronald Araujo!