The advancing image technology holds promise in projecting us into the future, enabling us to envision the appearance of Messi in his old age. The startling visual representations of Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappe at the age of 80 showcase the remarkable progress in artificial intelligence (AI). British science journalist Paul Parsons utilized AI technology to depict portraits of football stars at the age of 80. Following the dissemination of these “elderly” images of Messi, Ronaldo, and other prominent figures on social media platforms, Parsons received a flurry of reactions from fans.
The majority expressed intrigue towards the portrayal of these players at the age of 80. Comments such as “Ronaldo still looks stylish,” “Di Maria remains easily recognizable regardless of his age,” and “the most handsome elderly is undoubtedly Harry Kane” were among the noteworthy responses.
Take a glimpse at football stars in their 80s through the portrayal provided by AI:
