‘Diego is enjoying it so much up there’: Lionel Messi pays affectionate tribute to Diego Maradona as Argentina reach World Cup final | Football News
New Delhi: Emotions run high as Argentina qualify fifa world cup The 2026 final ended with a 2-1 win over England in the semi-finals at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday. Lionel Messi While he didn’t add to his tally, the 39-year-old played a decisive role, assisting two late goals as Argentina overcame a one-goal deficit to start a title race with Spain.Messi pays rich tribute to Argentine legend after victory Diego Maradona.Speaking to TyC Sports, Messi dedicated the victory to Maradona, who, as we all know, inspired Argentina to a memorable victory over England at the World Cup 40 years ago.“There is no doubt that Diego enjoys being up there because today is a very special day for him; to be able to bring him this joy and to be able to experience everything he wants from up there. Let him enjoy it because it is a gift to him too. “Messi said.The win came exactly forty years after Maradona produced one of the greatest individual performances in World Cup history when he scored his famous “Hand of God” goal and “Goal of the Century” in the 1986 quarter-final against England.Forty years later, Messi wrote another unforgettable chapter in this rivalry by scoring twice in Argentina’s comeback victory.Messi also talked about the atmosphere before the game, saying it was difficult to control the emotions in the stadium.“During the anthem, something special happened because we started to hear the murmurs of the crowd. People sang in a special way and we understood each other. Although we know it is a football match, sometimes it is difficult to control our emotions. This is how we experience it and this is how we play,” Messi said.For years, Messi played in the shadow of Maradona, who led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title, including a memorable victory over England.Now, Messi has created his own historic moment, leading Argentina to another World Cup final. Argentina will face Spain in Sunday’s final as they aim to become the first country since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend their World Cup title.
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