Messi checks Jordan Pickford's penalty notes

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The video has since gone viral, amassing over eight million views and a deluge of reactions. “No wonder the goalkeeper kept asking for hydration every so often. He had us scared stiff; he’s never drunk so much water in his life,” a user wrote. “No wonder he was asking for the bottle every damn minute, and where the hell do you see them cracking up laughing?” another user commented.

“That bottle is going to be worth millions of dollars in a few years,” a third user reacted.

Argentina vs England

Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to beat England 2-1 in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup, setting up a blockbuster title clash against Spain.

Speaking after the victory against England, Messi hailed Spain’s unique style of football. “Spain is a great team with outstanding players and a very distinctive style of play. They’re a team I know very well, with a football philosophy they’ve been following for many years. I know their players too,” Messi told reporters.

“I’ve faced many of them, and I still follow them. Several of them play for Barcelona, a club I love and continue to follow. So it will be a special match because it’s a World Cup final, and naturally I expect it to be a very even game,” he added.

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