Messi mania has once again swept across the world. What Lionel Messi achieved on Wednesday night at the age of 39 left football fans everywhere in awe. Supporters across the globe were amazed, emotional and thrilled by his extraordinary performance. Even England appeared stunned by his fierce and determined presence on the pitch.
Argentina have reached the FIFA World Cup final for the second consecutive time under head coach Lionel Scaloni. But do you remember that an Indian national youth team once defeated an Argentina side coached by the very same Scaloni?
Argentina produced a breathtaking late comeback to book their place in the final, defeating England 2-1 after trailing until the 85th minute. The reigning world champions looked destined for defeat before Lionel Messi took control in the closing stages, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround
France head coach Didier Deschamps expressed his frustration with the match officiating after his team's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, raising serious questions about the referee's ability to handle a match of such importance.