Messi on new Argentine comeback: 'We show our character'

Lionel Messi lauded the Argentine squad's fighting spirit and character following their dramatic comeback victory in the World Cup semi-final against England. With England leading 1-0 and only five minutes remaining, Argentina staged a remarkable turnaround with goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to secure their place in the final.

"It's incredible what this group of players has done," Messi stated, as reported by AFP. "It's another example of our character, our will, and our togetherness. Our way of playing together. It's truly fantastic."

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It's incredible what this group of players has done. It's another example of our character, our will, and our togetherness. Our way of playing together. It's truly fantastic.

This resilience mirrors Argentina's performance in the round of 16 against Egypt, where they were also in a precarious position, trailing 2-0 before scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes to advance. Messi highlighted these comebacks as clear demonstrations of the team's determination.

Looking ahead to the final on Sunday, Messi expressed anticipation for a tough match against Spain. He described the Spanish team as "fantastic" with "wonderful players" and acknowledged their well-developed playing philosophy. Messi, who spent much of his career in Spain with FC Barcelona, is familiar with the Spanish national team, which recently defeated France 2-0 in their semi-final.

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They play really well. I also know them quite well. Their entire game philosophy has been developed very well over the recent period.