Messi Hailed as 'Superhuman' After Leading Argentina to World Cup Final

Less than a day after Argentina's dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the 2022 World Cup semifinal, global media crowned Lionel Messi as the greatest player once again. In Catalonia, where Messi is revered year-round, L'Esportiu called him "superhuman," praising his leadership in another unforgettable comeback. The Spanish sports daily AS headlined "Finalissima," highlighting the dream final between Argentina and Spain, while Marca dubbed it "the most beautiful final in the world." French outlets also lauded Messi, with Le Figaro noting Argentina's triumph under their "eternal" captain and L'Equipe calling the team "immortals" for their indomitable spirit.

Messi himself reflected on the win, emphasizing its significance: "It was just one game, but we experienced special moments. The fans wanted this victory more than anything, especially beating England in the semifinal and reaching another World Cup final." Argentina overturned a halftime deficit with Messi assisting both goals within seven minutes late in the match. He set up Enzo Fernandez's stunning equalizer in the 85th minute and then delivered a precise cross for Lautaro Martinez's winning header in the 92nd minute.

The Argentine team showed relentless determination, never giving up despite trailing. Messi noted, "This team never stops trying. We played with great resolve, pushed them into their half, and showed we could win in regulation time without extra time." He also acknowledged the special emotional weight of facing England, saying no Argentine wanted to lose this match given its historical context.

Looking ahead to the final against Spain on Sunday at 22:00 Israel time, Messi said, "This is the final. Now everything is in God's hands." The global press and fans alike are already celebrating Messi's performance as legendary, even before the final match is played.