Lionel Messi spoke about Argentina playing against England at the World Cup.

Messi and Argentina will play England in the semi finals of the World Cup on Wednesday. This will be the first time that the 39 year old plays a match against England. Speaking to the media after Argentina’s 3-1 win against Switzerland, here is what he had to say:

“Obviously everything that I have seen and remember is from video. We Argentines, we see and we relive. But I believe that this team is used to playing these matches, no matter the opponent.

“Playing against England is special because they’re good. Personally speaking, it’s the first time I will play against them.

“I have played against everyone except England. That will be nice too and I want to live it as it is. A semi final of a World Cup against a great national team. To try to get there in the best way possible to go back to competing.”

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about the team’s 3-1 win against Switzerland, the young players and the match against England.

Lionel Scaloni spoke at a press conference after Argentina’s 3-1 win against Switzerland. Here is what he had to say:

“We managed to pull it off. It helps a lot to know what we might run into.

“Not all teams are as physically strong. We suffered but to reach a World Cup semi final, it’s very difficult not to suffer.

“We also suffered in Qatar, maybe we played better than today but we also suffered.

“This is thanks to the players. I trust that they could be there before the game. I had thought about making some changes but they showed me that they can be there.

“Putting aside today’s match, I’m satisfied with the team’s performance. We have to keep working.

“That the people enjoy. This is a semi final, it’s not something small.

“Without the players that we have, it would be very difficult. The team always tried until the end. That is something to be salvaged.

“The team always keeps its cool. Switzerland is a great opponent and made it difficult.

“We are in a privileged place in football. That is something to keep us dreaming until the end.”

Scaloni also spoke about the young players in the team:

“If the younger players have to play, they will play. It has nothing to do with age or anything like that.

“Flaco López came on today and he did very well.

“It’s not a problem. It’s not that they don’t play because they are young. Barco has already played, Simeone has already played.”

About the match against England:

The match against England is a football match and nothing more. We area going to play against them, they are a great opponent, period. Nothing more than that. A football match.”

Lautaro Martínez spoke about Argentina’s 3-1 win against Switzerland at the World Cup.

Martínez was substituted into the match for Argentina in their 3-1 win against Switzerland. The 28 year old scored Argentina’s third goal of the match, his second at the World Cup and Argentina’s second goal against Switzerland in extra time. Speaking to Doble Amarilla after the match, here is what he had to say:

“A huge relief. We faced a tough opponent. The World Cup has been really tough. We dug deep once again and luckily found some goals to secure the win.

“Today, Julian had a fantastic game. I tried to contribute what I could but the important thing is the result and we advanced. We know what’s coming against England, which is going to be great to play and enjoy.

“Proud too to be part of this group of players, this national team and this country.”

Nicolás Tagliafico spoke about Argentina making the semi final of the World Cup.

Tagliafico started for Argentina in their 3-1 win against Switzerland. The 33 year old was substituted out for Nicolás González. Speaking to Doble Amarilla after the match, here is what he had to say:

“We are in a new semi final and we have been coming here for four or five years, competing and hungry. I am proud of the group for always pushing forward.

“We want to play better and be the national team of the last World Cup. But we have to accept what is happening. The objective is to win. Football is becoming more even and anyone can play against you. What is coming is going to be more difficult too.”

Leandro Paredes started Argentina’s 3-1 win against Switzerland at the World Cup.

Paredes was initially yellow carded for a tackle during Argentina’s 3-1 win against Switzerland but the referee reversed the decision. The yellow card was reversed and instead given to Breel Embolo who was red carded. Speaking to Doble Amarilla after Argentina’s 3-1 win, here is what he had to say about the match:

“We always suffer. We are doing something incredible, another semi final. It’s a day by day enjoyment.

“We don’t give importance to the opponent, we are focused on the match, that we knew was going to be very difficult.

“I am well. I finished the match well, just tired.”