Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against England as a “special match,” noting it will mark his first-ever encounter with the Three Lions.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the Inter Miami forward emphasised the fixture’s significance. “It’ll be a special match because I’ve never played against England,” Messi said, according to FIFA’s official website.
He praised England as “a great team, one of the world’s powerhouses,” and added that facing such opponents is “always wonderful.” Messi further noted: “It’s an encounter that promises to be huge, even more so in a World Cup semi-final.”
The match pits the defending champions against a strong English side in what promises to be a high-stakes battle for a place in the final. Messi’s comments reflect anticipation for the historic showdown between two football powerhouses.
