India, June 24 -- Aston Villa legend Gabriel Agbonlahor has backed Lionel Messi to feature at the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine will be 43 years old then, when the tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain in 2030. The former England player also claimed that if Messi signs for Aston Villa, he will win the Premier League and Champions League.

Messi is currently leading the Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup with five goals. He also became the all-time leading goalscorer in the tournament with 18 goals.

Speaking on the talkSport show, Agbonlahor was asked which superstar he would want in Aston Villa from Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. "Messi. I think Villa would win the Premier League."

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