Rivaldo praises Messi and Argentina's comeback win over England to reach final

Published Jul 17, 04:08 AM UTC

In a World Cup semi-final match, Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1, with Lionel Messi providing two assists. Brazilian football legend Rivaldo commented on Instagram, praising Argentina's second-half performance and fighting spirit. He noted that England became too conservative after taking an early lead, while Argentina pressed hard, equalized, and completed the comeback. Rivaldo highlighted Messi's crucial contributions as a football genius and commended the Argentine players' tireless running and strong will to win. He congratulated Argentina on advancing to the final, where they will face Spain, and expressed anticipation for a great final match.