Lionel Messi is under no illusion of the test that awaits Argentina when they play England with the World Cup winner readying for face the Three Lions for the first time
Lionel Messi ready to defy doubters again as Argentina great gives England verdict
Lionel Messi is under no illusion of the test that awaits Argentina when they play England with the World Cup winner readying for face the Three Lions for the first time
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John Cross Chief Football Writer
17:00, 13 Jul 2026
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