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Lionel Messi described Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final as a special victory, a result that secured qualification for the tournament's second consecutive final.
Declared the best player of the match, the Argentine captain emphasized the importance of success, underlining the weight that confrontations with England always have.
"It's incredible. It was a fantastic day. Even though it's just a football match, matches against England are always special for what they represent, even more so when it's a World Cup semi-final. We wanted to give this joy to our fans and secure the final," said Messi.
Further, the 38-year-old praised the team's performance and group spirit, emphasizing that Argentina once again proved its strength and unity.
"It is extraordinary what this group has done. Even today we showed character, desire, unity, strength and football. We sought victory with play and patience," he said.
In the grand final, Argentina will face Spain, an opponent Messi knows well from his long spell at Barcelona. The Argentine captain praised the qualities of his rivals and predicted a tough duel.
"Spain is a great national team, with excellent players and a style of play that has been consolidated for many years. I know the players and their philosophy very well. It will be a very special and balanced match," Messi concluded.
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