In the FIFA World Cup semi-final against England, Messi provided two assists, and after the match, he accepted a media interview when he received the Player of the Match trophy.
Reporter: Alright, Leo, tell me how you feel. It's crazy, this team has shown resilience and a different style of football than before, and the fans have been with us all the way. It was an unforgettable match against England.
Messi: Yes, honestly, it's incredible. Everything this team has been doing is unbelievable. Today, we once again showed character, fighting spirit, unity, strength, and footballing ability, because we also sought victory through our play and patience. It's all amazing, just like we've been saying throughout this FIFA World Cup, everything this team has achieved, and that we've reached the FIFA World Cup final again, and consecutively too. I'm really happy, happy for everything we've experienced.
Reporter: It's like a never-ending story, Leo, right? Your first encounter with England, this satisfaction, and the atmosphere of the match.
Messi: Impressive, honestly, today was an incredible day. Although, as we said before the match, it's just a football game, playing against England is always special, given the significance behind it, especially in a FIFA World Cup semi-final. I think we were very clear about that, it was a match we were eager to win, we wanted to bring this joy to the fans, and we also wanted to reach the FIFA World Cup final.
Reporter: Now you're going to play against the European champions, a country that is very special to you. The Finalissima that didn't happen before will now take place in the FIFA World Cup final.
Messi: Yes, they are a strong team with very good players and excellent tactics. I know this team well, they have maintained this football philosophy for many years. I also know their players, I've played against them and followed them, and several of them played for Barcelona. Barcelona is the team I love and always follow. So, it will be a special match, a FIFA World Cup final, and I have a feeling it will be very evenly matched.
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sirbodmas
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His answers are always "this team did this or this team did that", not the type of player that wants to take the glory for the winning. MESSI, the team player, leader and the best among rest