Mikel Obi’s Bold Messi Prediction Comes True in Semi-Final Clash
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More than a day before the England vs Argentina semi-final, former Super Eagles star Mikel Obi confidently tipped Argentina to win thanks to Lionel Messi’s genius. Mikel warned that England’s plan to man-mark Messi would backfire. "If you have Declan Rice chasing him, you’ll leave the space Messi loves," he said before kick-off. Messi delivered on that call, creating both goals, leading key passes and dribbles, and even helping out defensively. His performance proved Mikel’s prophecy spot-on.
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