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Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi

Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

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  • Primary source: BBC
  • Published: Jul 15, 2026, 5:02 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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  1. Source published: Jul 15, 2026, 5:02 AM UTC
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