Hope to see a match in World Cup 2026: Yegor Diomin says Messi-Ronaldo comparison is like LeBron-Jordan

Yegor Dyomin, the Brooklyn Nets basketball player from Russia, expressed his desire to enjoy the FIFA World Cup 2026 live. Even if you don't follow football that much, he believes, "the World Cup is a festival for everyone."

Diomin said that he thinks soccer is the third consecutive sport in America, while American football and basketball are the main sports there. "I want to go and watch at least one match. It is possible. I wish I never went to a football match. I want to see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo live in the top teams like France, England, Spain or the legends," he commented.

To the question 'Messi or Ronaldo?', Diomin said, "I've been on both sides; it's like asking LeBron James or Michael Jordan." "Ronaldo means hard work; Messi means natural talent. What do you choose?" His short answer to the question was: “Hard work.” These comments were made on 'Ulyotni Football' program on 'Match TV'.

In his NBA debut, Diomin played 52 games and averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.2 rebounds (with 25 minutes of playing time). In March, he was ruled out of the season due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held from June 11 to July 19 in America, Canada and Mexico.