Messi Dedicates England Victory to Maradona: "This Argentina Can Do Anything, We've Been the Best for 4 Years, Like It or Not"

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi was understandably ecstatic after their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, securing their spot in the 2026 World Cup final. The "Gauchos" captain contributed with two assists and will be aiming for a second consecutive World Cup title in Sunday's final against Spain.

"This team, together, can achieve anything. These players, together… it's truly something special. Even though it was a football match, from the moment the national anthem played, we experienced something unique. This wasn't just another win – the Argentine people desperately wanted it," Messi began.

"This World Cup has been absolutely crazy – it's incredible that we've reached the final again. For the past four years, we've been the best team in the world, whether people like it or not, and regardless of what others say. We earned this status through our own hard work. Nobody gives us anything for free.

"They can say whatever they want. We compete, we fight, we play well – look at how we played today, we dominated England, even though we were trailing. I'm proud and happy that I could bring joy to all Argentinians," he continued.

"I've been preparing for this World Cup for almost a year. I spent December in Argentina, training morning and afternoon, because I knew I would give my all to be in the best possible shape," the "Gauchos" captain added.

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Messi dedicated the victory to the late Argentine legend Diego Maradona: "I'm sure Diego is enjoying all of this immensely from above. For him, this was always a very special day… I'm glad I can bring him this joy and I hope he celebrates the victory however he wants up there and enjoys it. We are lucky to have lived in Diego's era. I never wanted to compare myself to him, and I know he loved me. I choose to cherish all the wonderful moments we shared together."

"To the fans, I say the same thing I said in Qatar… enjoy the moment. This team will NEVER let you down," Messi concluded.