KANSAS CITY: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Friday (Jul 10) he is not surprised by Lionel Messi's physical condition at 39, reiterating that he believes the captain will remain the best player in the world for as long as he chooses to keep playing.Messi has been instrumental in Argentina's World Cup campaign, scoring eight goals — level with France's Kylian Mbappe — and inspiring a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the round of 16.Against the North Africans, the Argentine talisman — playing in a record sixth World Cup — netted once and provided an assist to Cristian Romero after his side trailed 2-0 with 11 minutes remaining.The Inter Miami forward, who turned 39 last month, arrived in the tournament with questions over his fitness after recently recovering from a muscle