Will football ever be the same? The legacy of a star-spangled World Cup

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It’s a game of two halves and in the end, Lionel Messi shines. After a stunning performance in Argentina’s come-from-behind win against England, the 39-year old securing the defending World Cup champions their second final in a row, much to the delight of organizers – who last year understood Messi’s star power when they bent the rules to include his Inter Miami side in the Club World Cup.

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