Today may be his last appearance with the Argentine national team. His last World Cup appearance. Or he might have one more chance to win the second World Cup of his career and his country’s fourth.
One thing is certain: Lionel Messi may be feeling the pressure. He carries a nation of nearly 50 million people on his shoulders. He’s focusing and resting as much as he can, savoring his final moments representing his homeland.
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He realizes that the match against England is one of the biggest of his career. However, he remains silent, calm, and perhaps pensive. Just as seen in the video making the rounds online…
In fact, many are comparing this moment to that of Diego Maradona before the quarterfinal against England in 1986. “The night before the match, he didn’t say a single word—not one. That night, he didn’t listen to music, didn’t crack any jokes—he didn’t do absolutely anything. We thought he wasn’t feeling well. He went out onto the balcony and stared into space, lost in his thoughts,” as Tata Brown so vividly described it!
Messi fans: Argentina has the biggest game of the World Cup tomorrow. We’re all stressed about facing England.
AdvertisementMeanwhile, Messi in training:
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— MC (@CrewsMat10) July 15, 2026
*photo source: AP
