Josh Hart praises Messi after Argentina's World Cup semi-final win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Josh Hart commended Lionel Messi following Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final on July 16, 2026. England took a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute via Anthony Gordon's goal. Argentina equalized with a long-range strike from Enzo Fernandez, followed by a header from Lautaro Martinez, assisted by Messi. Hart expressed on social media that Messi’s influence is undeniable, stating he is 'inevitable' and argued Messi's greatness surpasses that of Cristiano Ronaldo. The win advances Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final, where they will seek to defend its title.
- •Argentina defeats England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final
- •Anthony Gordon scores first for England in the 55th minute
- •Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez score to seal the win for Argentina
- •Messi provides two assists despite a quiet game
- •Hart claims Messi is greater than Ronaldo on social media
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Star Josh Hart Makes Lionel Messi Statement After Argentina Win
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks star Josh Hart heaps praise on ‘inevitable’ Lionel Messi after World Cup semi-final win
"With the World Cup in action, known soccer fan Josh Hart has been tuned in and seeing some of the New York Knicks in Argentina. During the action between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, Hart live-tweeted the match. When it was all said and done, his final statement involved a name-drop for his […] The post Knicks Star Josh Hart Makes Lionel Messi Statement After Argentina Win appeared first on HEAVY.
"New York Knicks star Josh Hart has reacted to Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final. Anthony Gordon scored from Morgan Rogers’ excellent cross to give England a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 2:58 AMKnicks Star Josh Hart Makes Lionel Messi Statement After Argentina Win
With the World Cup in action, known soccer fan Josh Hart has been tuned in and seeing some of the New York Knicks in Argentina. During the action between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, Hart live-tweeted the match. When it was all said and done, his final statement involved a name-drop for his […] The post Knicks Star Josh Hart Makes Lionel Messi Statement After Argentina Win appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 1:04 AMNew York Knicks star Josh Hart heaps praise on ‘inevitable’ Lionel Messi after World Cup semi-final win
New York Knicks star Josh Hart has reacted to Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final. Anthony Gordon scored from Morgan Rogers’ excellent cross to give England a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute.
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