Messi Faces England For The First Time Ever — And The Stats Are Wild Tonight's semifinal marks a first in Lionel Messi's storied career: he has never faced England on the pitch until now. The clash brings its own set of fascinating numbers into play. It's also shaping up as a Golden Boot battle, with Messi's 8 goals against Kane's 6 heading into the match. Adding to the intrigue, Messi has reportedly never lost a game officiated by referee Ismail Elfath — a stat Argentina fans will be hoping holds up tonight. The broader history favors Argentina in the biggest moments: they're a flawless 5-0 in World Cup semifinal appearances. But England has the edge in overall head-to-head World Cup meetings, leading 3-2. Two football powerhouses, a first-time Messi matchup, and records on both sides pointing in different directions — this is a semifinal built for the history books. follow @ onevisionmedia.in top hashtags: #argentina #england #messi #worldcupsemifinal #harrykane [Argentina vs E...