Giuliano Simeoni, a player for the Argentina national team, revealed the extent of Lionel Messi's influence inside the 'Tango' camp, appearing visibly emotional while speaking about his country's captain after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup final.

Argentina advanced to the final match after defeating England 2-1 in the semi-finals, setting up a highly anticipated clash against Spain next Sunday.

Simeoni said in media statements: 'Honestly, it deeply moves me and makes me emotional. Leo is 39 years old, he has achieved everything, he already has everything any footballer could dream of in his career, and yet he is still fighting on the pitch.'

He added: 'Therefore, what remains for us as players and what we must do is leave everything on the pitch, run and die for him, and run for all of Argentina. We are truly very happy.'

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Simeoni's statements reflect the high morale within the Argentine team led by Messi, as players view their captain as the primary source of inspiration, especially as he nears another final in his international career.

Many believe that the words of coach Diego Simeoni's son encapsulate the special relationship between Messi and his teammates, as the veteran star has become a symbol of fighting on the pitch despite his age and having won all possible titles.

Messi is preparing to lead Argentina in the World Cup final against Spain, seeking to retain the world title won in the previous edition, while his teammates hope to give their all to write a new chapter in the history of the 'Tango'.