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'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final

'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final
BBC Sport Wednesday 15 July 2026, 23:42 UTC 1 min read
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BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.

BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.
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