Lionel Messi provides reminder of greatness with latest World Cup serving of late-match magic
Soccer Lionel Messi provides reminder of greatness with latest World Cup serving of late-match magic By Michael Duarte Published July 16, 2026, 12:41 a.m. Add The New York Post on Google ATLANTA — Forty years after Diego Maradona’s infamous Hand of God broke English hearts, Lionel Messi needed only his right foot to do it again. See Also Argentina breaks England’s heart with stunning World Cup comeback as Spain only obstacle left toward repeat Argentina looked finished Wednesday afternoon in the World Cup semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- ▪Soccer Lionel Messi provides reminder of greatness with latest World Cup serving of late-match magic By Michael Duarte Published July 16, 2026, 12:41 a.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google ATLANTA — Forty years after Diego Maradona’s infamous Hand of God broke English hearts, Lionel Messi needed only his right foot to do it again.
- ▪See Also Argentina breaks England’s heart with stunning World Cup comeback as Spain only obstacle left toward repeat Argentina looked finished Wednesday afternoon in the World Cup semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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