The Rock shares his thoughts on Lionel Messi, calling him a 'great guy' ahead of the World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England.
What happened?
Lionel Messi's journey to the World Cup final is a key talking point, with The Rock now weighing in on the Argentine star. Messi has already made history at the tournament by becoming the all-time top goalscorer.
Why it matters for Lionel Messi
The Rock's comments come as Messi prepares to face England in the semi-final on Wednesday. The winner of that match will take on either Spain or France in the final of the competition this Sunday.
What comes next?
Messi has never played England in a competitive match before, while a final meeting with either Spain or France will be tough. The Rock expressed his admiration for Messi's incredible success, saying: "I love Messi, yes. I appreciate that there is an athlete who has just overcome the odds. It is incredible, I'm very happy for all of his success, and I hear he's a great guy."
Messi's path to the final is difficult, but he's looking to lift the trophy for a second tournament in a row. The Rock's comments are a testament to Messi's enduring popularity and success on the pitch.
The Rock's admiration for Messi
The Rock's comments on Messi are a testament to the Argentine star's incredible success on the pitch. Messi has already made history at the World Cup this summer by becoming the all-time top goalscorer.
Messi's World Cup journey
Messi's journey to the final is a key talking point, with The Rock now weighing in on the Argentine star. The Rock expressed his admiration for Messi's incredible success, saying: "I love Messi, yes. I appreciate that there is an athlete who has just overcome the odds. It is incredible, I'm very happy for all of his success, and I hear he's a great guy."
The road to the final
The winner of the semi-final between Argentina and England will take on either Spain or France in the final of the competition this Sunday. Messi has never played England in a competitive match before, while a final meeting with either Spain or France will be tough.
Messi's legacy
Messi's incredible success on the pitch has made him a global superstar. The Rock's comments are a testament to Messi's enduring popularity and success on the pitch.
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