Lionel Messi makes ‘special’ England claim ahead of World Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi is looking forward to Argentina’s ‘special’ World Cup clash with England (Picture: Getty)

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi says he is relishing the opportunity to face ‘big team’ England for the first time in his career ahead of the sides’ ‘special’ World Cup semi-final.

The holders had looked to be cruising towards a comfortable victory over Switzerland after Alexis Mac Allister headed home Messi’s tenth-minute corner to open the scoring in Kansas.

Switzerland dug deep and found an equaliser midway through the second half as Dan Ndoye beat Emiliano Martinez from a tight angle, only for Breel Embolo to get sent off for a second bookable offence just five minutes later.

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