Have any of the English defenders or midfield played against Messi in any of the European club matches ?
Here at Casa Mollusc Mrs Mollusc is at work so we are avoiding direct opposition , but if things go poorly for Argentina , remember me well.
Family is here, TV is on, see you on the other side.
I know he’s played vs City in the UCL, and I’m pretty sure it’s while Stones was there, but not 100% sure.
ChatGPT to the rescue (manually verified). Messi played vs Stones twice in the 2016 Champions league group stage. Messi scored 4 goals over the 2 matches. Also played against Kane in the 2018-19 UCL group stage, scoring 2 more goals, but you can’t blame Kane for those.
My favorite was always Tommy Smyth, but I never get to hear him anymore.
At least somebody liked him. Nothing but a MoanU sycophant!
Nervous now. Come on England!
So you’re a fan of the bulge in the old onion bag?
Oh come on! Nothing like “another bulge in the old onion bag!” 
Ninjaed
I predict these anthems will not be well respected.
I predict it’s 10 v 10 by the time it gets to penalties.
I hope everyone manages to keep their heads and things don’t get chippy , but emotions are going to run high.
Argentina looks strange in anything other than their striped shirt.
So much for that.
Already with theatrics.
I know sports isn’t always logical but my basic position for this game is skepticism that a team that conceded two goals each against Cabo Verde and Egypt is going to get past a team that has Bellingham and Kane.
Argentina not able to get out of their half.
There’s fire and a lot of poison in the game.
They have a habit of getting themselves out of a difficult spot.