Messi became the oldest field player in the World Cup semi-finals

Argentine forward Lionel Messi has become the oldest player in the history of the World Cup semi-finals, entering the field in a match against England. The 1/2 finals meeting took place on July 15.

Messi entered the match in the starting lineup at the age of 39 years and 21 days. During the game, the striker was able to provide two assists.

The previous record was held by German Fritz Walter and Swede Gunnar Groen, who took part in the semi-finals of the 1958 tournament between the national teams of Germany and Sweden at the age of 37 years and 236 days.

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