El Pupi before the England clash: praise for Messi, warning on England | OneFootball

In a conversation on TyC Sports’ stream, “Pupi” Javier Zanetti recalled the unforgettable clash at France 1998, praised the current national team, and emphasized the value of this group beyond the result.

“I really value what these guys are doing. This group was built to be competitive in Qatar, it became world champion, and today it’s back among the four best. No matter what happens tomorrow, what they’ve done deserves applause,” he said.

Speaking about the match, the former full-back said that England has players capable of making the difference, such as Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Declan Rice, although he also spotted a weak point. “When you attack them, they can be vulnerable,” he analyzed.

He also highlighted Argentina’s strength and Messi’s leadership. “Argentina knows how to suffer, and when the star players have to step up, they do. What Leo is doing at 39 is still unique,” he said.

Lastly, he referred to the other World Cup semifinal and considered Spain’s qualification for the final fair.

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