Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:07pm on 16 Jul 2026,Thursday Sports
Argentina captain Lionel Messi dedicated his side's thrilling 2-1 FIFA World Cup semifinal victory over England to the late Diego Maradona, saying the football legend would have cherished the result. Argentina came from behind with late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez, with Messi providing crucial assists to secure a place in the final against Spain. Reflecting on the historic rivalry with England, Messi called the victory "a gift for Maradona" and said he believed Diego was "enjoying this immensely from up there." The emotional tribute added greater significance to Argentina's remarkable comeback and World Cup journey. (PC: X)
