Spain vs. Argentina World Cup preview: Lionel Messi faces Lamine Yamal in final

After Lionel Messi had orchestrated another late, dramatic Argentina win, beating England to advance to the World Cup final, his teammate Enzo Fernández lifted Messi onto his shoulders, as the team danced around them.

After Lionel Messi had orchestrated another late, dramatic Argentina win, beating England to advance to the World Cup final, his teammate Enzo Fernández lifted Messi onto his shoulders, as the team danced around them. In that moment, Messi did not look like someone on the precipice of retirement. He seemed to be having the time of his life.

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