'It is crazy': Argentina's Messi adds third final to his career after inspiring win against England

Lionel Messi provided two late assists to secure a 2-1 semi-final victory over England, booking Argentina's place in Sunday's final against Spain

Justin Tomlinson

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'It is crazy': Argentina's Messi adds third final to his career after inspiring win against England

Lionel Messi edged Argentina closer to back-to-back World Cup titles with two late assists in a dramatic 2-1 semi-final victory against England on Wednesday. The 39-year-old captain inspired the defending champions to overturn a one-goal deficit in the closing minutes of the match.[1]

During the late comeback, Messi set up Enzo Fernandez's equalising goal before providing the cross for Lautaro Martínez's match-winner. The victory books Argentina's place in Sunday's final, where they will face Spain.[1][2]

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