Messi's '7 Minutes of Miracle': "Witnessed the Right Foot of God"

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Football fans around the world are in a frenzy over Messi's magic, which once again produced a miraculous comeback and a flurry of historic records. In this match, Messi, who led the winning goal with his right foot instead of his signature left, is now on the verge of becoming the MVP for two consecutive tournaments.

Reporter Hong Seok-jun has the story.

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Playing in his first-ever match against England, Messi struggled in the first half as he operated from the center and faced intense marking from the opposition.

After conceding the opening goal in the second half, he shifted to the right flank, a move that proved to be a masterstroke.

Utilizing the space that opened up, he continued to create opportunities with sharp crosses and passes. In the 40th minute of the second half, he assisted Fernandez's equalizer with a pass from the flank. Then, two minutes into stoppage time, he took advantage of two defenders blocking his signature left foot to deliver a perfect cross with his right, setting up Martinez's winning goal.

It took just 7 minutes for the "God of Football" to create those two goals.

[Messi / Captain of the Argentina National Football Team: It is a miracle that we have reached the World Cup final again. I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.]

Along with the miraculous comeback, Messi also set numerous records.

He became the first player to record an attacking point in 7 consecutive matches in a single tournament, and extended his record for the longest streak of attacking points dating back to the Qatar tournament to 11 matches.

He increased his total career assists to 12 and his total attacking points to 33.

With 8 goals in this tournament, he has surpassed Mbappe in assists to take the lead in scoring. He is now closing in on the Golden Ball, which would make him the first player in history to win the World Cup MVP twice in a row, and the Golden Boot, the only major individual honor he has yet to claim.

The global football community, including England captain Kane, who bowed to Messi, once again paid their respects.

[Kane / Captain of the England National Football Team: Messi proved it once again. He showed exactly why he is one of the greatest players of all time.]

[Henry: Messi is the past, the present, the future, and an eternal presence.]

[Ibrahimovic: I told you that you would see the 'Left Foot of God.' This time, you have seen the 'Right Foot of God.']

Messi, who dedicated the joy of victory to his childhood idol by saying, "Maradona must be rejoicing in heaven," is now challenging for a second consecutive tournament title, a feat even Maradona did not achieve.

[Who is ready for victory! Who will be the champion!]

[Messi / Captain of the Argentina National Football Team: I did everything possible to come to the World Cup in this form, and thank God I was able to do it. I am truly happy. I am enjoying this moment.]

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