World Cup: Argentina vs England for finals spot

Atlanta, United States—Lionel Messi’s Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between two of the big beasts of global football is mouthwatering enough but is given added spice by long-standing political tensions. Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina are seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, which would be a staggering send-off for the incomparable Messi. READ: World Cup: Majestic Spain stuns France to reach final The 39-year-old, joint top of the Golden Boot standings with […]... Keep on reading: World Cup: Argentina vs England for finals spot