Journalist Gaston Edul claimed that Argentina had submitted a request to FIFA to wear an all-blue kit rather than a blue and white strip.
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In an interview with ESPN Argentina, Messi said, “Everything I see and remember (about the 1986 Argentina vs. England game) comes from videos and images that Argentines watch and relive all the time.” “But I think this group is used to playing the game of football regardless of the opponent.
“Obviously, playing against England is special because they are a strong team and any game against a strong team is always special.
“Personally, it’s my first time playing against them. I’ve played against everyone except England, so I’ll be happy in that sense.
“And we will experience it for what it is: a World Cup semi-final against a strong, great team. And we will try to arrive in the best possible condition to compete again.”
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