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In the town of Cutral Co, Patagonia, locals celebrated Argentina’s thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over England in the World Cup semi-final by gathering in the shadow of a new 85-foot statue of soccer legend Lionel Messi. The statue, reportedly the tallest of its kind, served as a focal point for national pride and anticipation as the country prepares to face Spain in the final.
The victory stirred deep historical and cultural emotions, drawing on past rivalries and conflicts, including Argentina’s 1966 World Cup defeat to England and the…