Lionel Messi has admitted that he is excited about Argentina’s World Cup semifinal against England, a match that will be historic for him, as it will be the first time in his career that he faces the Three Lions while wearing the Argentina shirt.
The captain of the reigning world champions described the clash as a special occasion, not only because of its importance on the road to the final, but also because of the rich history and fierce rivalry between the two national teams, Gazeta Express reports.
“I’m very excited. It will be the first time I’ll play against England, and honestly, I can’t wait for this match. We all know what this fixture represents in football history and for both countries,” Messi said after Argentina’s victory over Switzerland.
The Argentine superstar emphasized that England are a very strong opponent with world-class players, but added that Argentina have complete confidence in their own abilities.
“It will be a very difficult match, just like every game at this stage of the World Cup. England have a great team, but we have also shown that we are a competitive side, and we will do everything we can to reach the final,” he declared.
Argentina secured their place in the last four with a convincing 3-1 victory over Switzerland, while England booked their semifinal spot after defeating Norway 2-1.
The two football giants will now meet in a semifinal that promises to be one of the most spectacular matches of this World Cup.
