Lionel Messi to face England for the first time for a place in World Cup final: 'It's special' | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-07-13 14:42 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, World News
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In a career defined by multiples, whether it be league titles, Champions Leagues, Copa Americas or Ballon d'Ors, it's something of an anomaly that Lionel Messi has never played against England.
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