Lionel Messi dedicated the victory over England in the World Cup semi-final to the memory of Diego Armando Maradona. In statements made in the mixed zone after qualifying for the final, the Argentina captain expressed his belief that the former football star, who passed away in 2020, continues to follow the team’s journey. “I am sure that Diego is enjoying this a lot up there. This has always been a very special day for him… I am happy to bring him this joy and I hope he celebrates it however he wants up there and enjoys it,” said the forward. When asked about the impact of Maradona’s figure and the constant comparisons drawn between their careers, Messi rejected any competitive parallels and emphasized the personal connection they had before the historic number 10’s passing. “We are lucky to have lived in Diego’s era. I never wanted to compare myself to him, and I know he loved me. I choose to cherish all the beautiful moments we shared together,” he declared.
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