You would imagine Lionel Messi has done it all in football, especially when he managed to lift the World Cup four years ago in Qatar. He is the highest scorer in World Cup history and has won everything in domestic football. But when he steps out onto the pitch in Atalanta on Wednesday night, he will be doing so for the first time against England.
This Semi-Final is History for Messi Once Again
With 205 appearances for his beloved Argentina, Messi has never had the privilege of playing against arch-rivals England. Messi told reporters after the win against Switzerland:
Obviously playing against England is special because they are a powerhouse, and matches against powerhouses are always special.
Messi now has the opportunity to write himself into the history books once again, as he aims to captain Argentina to a victory over England in the semi-finals. This is one of the most famous fixtures in world football, and Messi will be hoping to repeat what Maradona did in 1986.
