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Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi

BBC Sport UK 15 July 2026, 02:05 UTC 15 Jul 2026

Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi — BBC Sport

Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

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